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St. Cecilia Church (Stamford, Connecticut)

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St. Cecilia is a Roman Catholic church in Stamford, Connecticut, United States, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

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St. Cecilia Church (Stamford, Connecticut)
Newfield Avenue, Stamford

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N 41.1005 ° E -73.5316 °
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Saint Cecilias Church

Newfield Avenue
06907 Stamford
Connecticut, United States
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