About Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church
Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in New York located at 173 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, United States. Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1852. As of April 2026, Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 58 Google reviews. The Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +12126734224.
Once called "The German Cathedral of the Lower East Side", Most Holy Redeemer-Nativity was the first New York City Catholic church to be consecrated, and its first Mass was said by one of the United State's first saints, St. John Neumann. MHR was merged with the Church of the Nativity in 2014, the parish of Servant of God Dorothy Day. MHR serves both English- and Spanish-speaking communities of the Lower East Side."
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer (Manhattan)
The Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as Santísimo Redentor, is a Catholic parish church under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York, located at 161–165 East 3rd Street between Avenues A and B in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The parish was founded in 1844 by the Redemptorist Fathers, and the church, which looks more like a cathedral than a parish church, was built in 1851–1852, designed by an architect named Walsh. The church was consecrated on November 28, 1852. Bishop McClosky preached the sermon.
Where is Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church located?
Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church is located at 173 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.72348, -73.98408, placing it in New York City, NY 10009.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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The neighborhood around Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 10009 area around Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church is home to 58,418 residents with a median household income of $83,344 and a median age of 38.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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What to expect at a service at Most Holy Redeemer Roman 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church
3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1852 are indexed in Churches List.
- Praise Temple Community Church Cincinnati, OH
- Grace United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
- Grace United Methodist Church San Francisco, CA
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Questions and answers about Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 173 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, United States.
- When was Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1852.
- How do visitors rate Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 58 Google reviews.
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