Parish History
St. Aloysius Parish - Historical Milestones
1731
Canaan Parish is established by the colonial legislature as a congressional church district.
1801
New Canaan is incorporated as a town.
1850
The first Catholics settle in New Canaan.
1855
Rev. Hugh O'Reilly of St. Mary's, Norwalk, celebrates the first mass in New Canaan.
1862
The First Catholic Church is built in New Canaan, on Forest Street.
1896
On June1, the New Canaan Mission is separated from St. Mary's Parish, Rev. John T. McMahon is appointed as the first pastor of the new St. Aloysius Parish. Maurice Corrigan, son of Joseph and Rose Corrigan, is the first child baptized in the parish.
1907
Property is acquired on the corner of South Avenue and Maple Street.
1917
On July 15, the New South Avenue Church is dedicated.
1929
Rev. William J. Fox becomes pastor, serving for 33 years, the longest term of service at St. Aloysius.
1945
A convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame de NAmur is established on Cherry Street.
1956
A parochial school is built on the school grounds.
1967
On November 26, dedication of Cherry Street Church.
1985
On April 21, the old Church becomes the rectory and parish center.
1995
On December 8th, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the renovated St. Aloysius Church is rededicated by Bishop Edward M. Egan.
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Saint Aloysius Parish
Main Office
40 Maple Street, New Canaan,
CT 06840
Tel. (203) 966 0020
Fax: (203) 972 7691