About Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension is a Catholic parish located at 4729 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. The Church of the Ascension parish office answers at +14126214361.
Where is Church of the Ascension located?
Church of the Ascension is located at 4729 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. The building sits at coordinates 40.43556, -79.96408, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Church of the Ascension
The ZIP code 15213 area around Church of the Ascension is home to 29,410 residents with a median household income of $28,790 and a median age of 21.1 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 Church of the Ascension
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.
Questions and answers about Church of the Ascension
- What denomination is Church of the Ascension?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Church of the Ascension located?
- The parish is located at 4729 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
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