About Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a Catholic church located at 2438 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC, 27713. You can reach Holy Cross at +19196824852.
Holy Cross is one of 237 churches we list in Durham, among 16,249 across North Carolina. It falls within Durham County and the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. It is counted among 6 Catholic churches in Durham, part of 269 in the Catholic tradition across North Carolina.
Where is Holy Cross located?
Holy Cross is located at 2438 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC, 27713. The building sits at coordinates 35.95385, -78.88516, placing it in Durham, NC 27713.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 2438 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC, 27713
- Coordinates
- 35.953852, -78.885156
- Latitude
- 35.953852
- Longitude
- -78.885156
- Directions
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The neighborhood around Holy Cross
The ZIP code 27713 area around Holy Cross is home to 57,157 residents with a median household income of $89,941 and a median age of 35.2 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 Holy Cross
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 Holy Cross
- What denomination is Holy Cross?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Holy Cross located?
- Holy Cross is located at 2438 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC, 27713.
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