About Assumption Church
Assumption Church is a Catholic church located at 204 SW 8TH AVENUE, Topeka, KS, 66603. Assumption Church was founded in 1924. You can reach Assumption Church at +17852322907.
Assumption Church is one of 178 churches we list in Topeka, among 4,915 across Kansas. It falls within Shawnee County and the Topeka, KS metro area. It is counted among 8 Catholic churches in Topeka, part of 431 in the Catholic tradition across Kansas. It is administered within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Assumption Church through the years
- 1924 Founded
- 2008-07-02 Added to the National Register
Where is Assumption Church located?
Assumption Church is located at 204 SW 8TH AVENUE, Topeka, KS, 66603. The building sits at coordinates 39.05002, -95.67627, placing it in Topeka, KS 66603.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 204 SW 8TH Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66603
- Coordinates
- 39.050016, -95.676266
- Latitude
- 39.050016
- Longitude
- -95.676266
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at Assumption Church
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Assumption Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Assumption Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 08000607, added to the Register on 2008-07-02.
Read the official NPS nomination for Assumption Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Assumption Church
5 other US churches in the Mission Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Community Lutheran Church Los Angeles, CA
- University Baptist Church Austin, TX
- University Baptist Church Austin, TX
- University Baptist Church Austin, TX
- First Lutheran Church Los Angeles, CA
Churches in the same diocese as Assumption Church
Assumption Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Immaculate Conception Church Leavenworth, KS
- Saint Joseph Church Topeka, KS
- St. Peter Kansas City, KS
Churches founded the same year as Assumption Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1924 are indexed in Churches List.
- Mount Sinai Holy Church Inc Philadelphia, PA
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish San Francisco, CA
- Sacred Heart Raleigh, NC
- Saint Ignatius Loyola Denver, CO
- Harmony Street Baptist Church Birmingham, AL
Assumption Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Assumption Church
- What denomination is Assumption Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Assumption Church located?
- Assumption Church is located at 204 SW 8TH AVENUE, Topeka, KS, 66603.
- When was Assumption Church founded?
- Founded in 1924.
- Is Assumption Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 08000607, added 2008-07-02.
- What is the architecture of Assumption Church?
- Assumption Church is a Mission Revival architecture building.
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