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Parish church · NY · est. 1877 · Verified 17 days ago

St Agnes Church

143 EAST 43RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10017
4.8 · 253 Google reviews

About St Agnes Church


St Agnes Church is a Catholic Parish church in New York located at 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017. St Agnes Church was founded in 1877. As of April 2026, St Agnes Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 253 Google reviews. The St Agnes Church parish office answers at +12126825722.

he Church of St. Agnes is a parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 143 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City. The parish was established in 1873.

Patron saint of St Agnes Church


Saint Agnes

Agnes of Rome

Feast day: Jan 21

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Other parishes named after Saint Agnes


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Agnes are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Agnes Church (New York City)

The Church of St. Agnes is a parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 143 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City. The parish was established in 1873.

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St Agnes Church through the years


  1. 1877 Founded
  2. 1873 Construction began

Where is St Agnes Church located?


St Agnes Church is located at 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017. The building sits at coordinates 40.75186, -73.97453, placing it in New York City, NY 10017.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St Agnes Church


The ZIP code 10017 area around St Agnes Church is home to 14,486 residents with a median household income of $139,964 and a median age of 41.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

14,486 Residents in ZIP 10017
41.2 Median age
$139,964 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St Agnes 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches founded the same year as St Agnes Church


3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1877 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St Agnes Church


Weather (NWS) Chance Light Rain · 58°F
Nearest transit East 42nd Street & 3rd Avenue · 305 ft
Coffee after Blue-Park Kitchen · 95 ft

St Agnes Church by the numbers


149 Years of continuous worship since 1877
253 Google reviews to date
Lawrence J. O'Connor Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St Agnes Church


What denomination is St Agnes Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St Agnes Church located?
The parish is located at 143 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017.
When was St Agnes Church founded?
Founded in 1877.
Who is the patron saint of St Agnes Church?
Saint Agnes (Agnes of Rome). Feast day: Jan 21.
How do visitors rate St Agnes Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 253 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of St Agnes Church?
St Agnes Church is designed by Jeremiah O'Rourke.
Is St Agnes Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St Agnes Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Est. 1877 One of 2,264 Catholic parishes in NY  ·  See the register →
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