About Holy Cross Catholic Church
Holy Cross Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 1400 SOUTH ALSTON AVENUE, Durham, NC, 27707. You can reach Holy Cross Catholic Church at +19196824852.
Holy Cross Catholic Church (Durham, North Carolina)
Holy Cross Catholic Church is a historically African-American Catholic church in Durham, North Carolina.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Church located?
Holy Cross Catholic Church is located at 1400 SOUTH ALSTON AVENUE, Durham, NC, 27707. The building sits at coordinates 35.97373, -78.89468, placing it in Durham, NC 27707.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 978 ft
- Public parking 1086 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 14, 2026.
The neighborhood around Holy Cross Catholic Church
The ZIP code 27707 area around Holy Cross Catholic Church is home to 50,696 residents with a median household income of $69,579 and a median age of 34.8 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 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.
Your Sunday at Holy Cross Catholic Church
Questions and answers about Holy Cross Catholic Church
- What denomination is Holy Cross Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Holy Cross Catholic Church located?
- Holy Cross Catholic Church is located at 1400 SOUTH ALSTON AVENUE, Durham, NC, 27707.
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