Catholic · WI · est. 1846 · Historic register

Old Saint Mary's Church

836 NORTH BROADWAY, Milwaukee, WI 53202

About Old Saint Mary's Church

Old Saint Mary's Church is a Catholic church located at 836 NORTH BROADWAY, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Old Saint Mary's Church was founded in 1846. You can reach Old Saint Mary's Church at +14142716180.

Patron saint of Old Saint Mary's Church

Other churches named after Saint Mary's

5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Old Saint Mary's Church through the years

  1. 1846 Founded
  2. 1973-03-07 Added to the National Register

Where is Old Saint Mary's Church located?

Old Saint Mary's Church is located at 836 NORTH BROADWAY, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. The building sits at coordinates 43.04201, -87.90780, placing it in Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Old Saint Mary's 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.

Old Saint Mary's Church on the National Register of Historic Places

Old Saint Mary's Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73000253, added to the Register on 1973-03-07.

Read the official NPS nomination for Old Saint Mary's Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Old Saint Mary's Church

5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as Old Saint Mary's Church

Old Saint Mary's Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Old Saint Mary's Church

5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1846 are indexed in Churches List.

Old Saint Mary's Church by the numbers

180 Years of continuous worship since 1846
Romanesque Revival architecture Architectural tradition
Victor Schulte Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Old Saint Mary's Church

What denomination is Old Saint Mary's Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Old Saint Mary's Church located?
Old Saint Mary's Church is located at 836 NORTH BROADWAY, Milwaukee, WI, 53202.
When was Old Saint Mary's Church founded?
Founded in 1846.
Is Old Saint Mary's Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 73000253, added 1973-03-07.
What is the architecture of Old Saint Mary's Church?
Old Saint Mary's Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Victor Schulte.

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Est. 1846 One of 1,077 Catholic churches in WI  ·  See the register →
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