About Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic parish located at 806 11th. Street, Altoona, PA, 16602. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish office answers at +18149428501.
Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel located?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is located at 806 11th. Street, Altoona, PA, 16602. The building sits at coordinates 40.51498, -78.39716, placing it in Altoona, PA 16602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The ZIP code 16602 area around Our Lady of Mount Carmel is home to 27,813 residents with a median household income of $51,808 and a median age of 41.3 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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.
Questions and answers about Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- What denomination is Our Lady of Mount Carmel?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel located?
- The parish is located at 806 11th. Street, Altoona, PA, 16602.
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