About Emmanuel Catholic Church
Emmanuel Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 149 FRANKLIN STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. You can reach Emmanuel Catholic Church at +19372282013.
Emmanuel Catholic Church (Dayton, Ohio)
Emmanuel Catholic Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Dayton, Ohio. It is historically significant as it is the oldest Catholic parish in Dayton and the "mother church" from which all Catholic churches in Dayton and Montgomery County, as well as those in Greene, Clark, Champaign, Madison, Logan, Hardin, and Marion Counties, trace their roots. Established in 1837, the parish and its initial church building were named after its founder, the Flemish missionary Father Emanuel Thienpont. The current church building, a German Gothic structure on Franklin Street, was completed in 1873 and is notably one of the largest...
Where is Emmanuel Catholic Church located?
Emmanuel Catholic Church is located at 149 FRANKLIN STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. The building sits at coordinates 39.75313, -84.19346, placing it in Dayton, OH 45402.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 121 ft
- Public parking 177 ft
- A Lot 272 ft
- B Lot 279 ft
- Public parking 302 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 22, 2026.
The neighborhood around Emmanuel Catholic Church
The ZIP code 45402 area around Emmanuel Catholic Church is home to 10,438 residents with a median household income of $44,225 and a median age of 36.4 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 Emmanuel Catholic 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Emmanuel Catholic Church
- What denomination is Emmanuel Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Emmanuel Catholic Church located?
- Emmanuel Catholic Church is located at 149 FRANKLIN STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402.
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