About Basilica of the Assumption
Basilica of the Assumption is a Catholic church located at 408 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Basilica of the Assumption was founded in 1821. You can reach Basilica of the Assumption at +14107273564.
Where is Basilica of the Assumption located?
Basilica of the Assumption is located at 408 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21201. The building sits at coordinates 39.29446, -76.61625, placing it in Baltimore, MD 21201.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Basilica of the Assumption
The ZIP code 21201 area around Basilica of the Assumption is home to 18,305 residents with a median household income of $42,324 and a median age of 32.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Basilica of the Assumption
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Basilica of the Assumption
5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint George Orthodox Church Orlando, FL · est. 1926
- St. William Philadelphia, PA · est. 1956
- First Presbyterian Church Valdosta, GA
- Saint John Baptist Church Houston, TX
- Saint John Baptist Church Houston, TX
Churches in the same diocese as Basilica of the Assumption
Basilica of the Assumption shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
Basilica of the Assumption by the numbers
Questions and answers about Basilica of the Assumption
- What denomination is Basilica of the Assumption?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Basilica of the Assumption located?
- Basilica of the Assumption is located at 408 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21201.
- When was Basilica of the Assumption founded?
- Founded in 1821.
- What is the architecture of Basilica of the Assumption?
- Basilica of the Assumption is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Photographs of Basilica of the Assumption
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