About Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension is a Catholic parish located at 12 WEST 11TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011. The Church of the Ascension parish office answers at +12122548620.
Where is Church of the Ascension located?
Church of the Ascension is located at 12 WEST 11TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011. The building sits at coordinates 40.74184, -74.00053, placing it in New York City, NY 10011.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public paid parking 915 ft
- Centerpark West 17th Street Parking Garage 955 ft
- Public paid parking 988 ft
- 8th Avenue & West 17th Street 118 ft
- 14th Street · NYC Subway 246 ft
- 14th Street · NYC Subway 256 ft
- 14th Street · NYC Subway 643 ft
- 8th Avenue & West 20th Street · NYC Transit 702 ft
- Da Andrea · italian 85 ft
- Westville Chelsea 138 ft
- Shaffer’s 174 ft
- Grand Sichuan Eastern · chinese 266 ft
- Konban · japanese 285 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 3, 2026.
The neighborhood around Church of the Ascension
The ZIP code 10011 area around Church of the Ascension is home to 50,772 residents with a median household income of $145,934 and a median age of 42.5 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.
Your Sunday at Church of the Ascension
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 12 WEST 11TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10011.
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