About Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic cathedral in Altoona, Pennsylvania located at 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was founded in November 13, 1960. As of April 2026, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament holds a 4.7-star rating across 103 Google reviews. You can reach Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at (814) 944-4603.
he Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at One Cathedral Square in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is within the boundaries of the Downtown Altoona Historic District, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament through the years
- November 13, 1960 Founded
- July 24, 1992 Added to the National Register
When does Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament hold services?
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM. All times are local to Altoona, PA.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
Where is Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament located?
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is located at 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601. The building sits at coordinates 40.51601, -78.40406, placing it in Altoona, PA 16601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 82 ft
- Public parking 404 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Public parking 446 ft
- Public parking 633 ft
- Tom and Joe's Restaurant · american 732 ft
- Texas Hotdogs 942 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 19, 2026.
The neighborhood around Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
The ZIP code 16601 area around Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is home to 33,169 residents with a median household income of $54,831 and a median age of 41.0 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 Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
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.
Your Sunday at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by the numbers
Questions and answers about Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
- What denomination is Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM
- What is the phone number for Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
- You can reach Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at (814) 944-4603.
- Where is Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament located?
- Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is located at 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601.
- When was Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament founded?
- Founded in November 13, 1960.
- How do visitors rate Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 103 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
- Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a Renaissance Revival architecture building, designed by George I. Lovatt Sr..
- Is Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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