About Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is a Catholic parish located at 2121 SOUTH RURAL ROAD, Tempe, AZ, 85282. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church parish office answers at +14809678791.
Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 2121 SOUTH RURAL ROAD, Tempe, AZ, 85282. The building sits at coordinates 33.40456, -111.92573, placing it in Tempe, AZ 85282.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
The ZIP code 85282 area around Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is home to 52,828 residents with a median household income of $72,895 and a median age of 32.7 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 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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78000552, added to the Register on 1978-01-30.
Read the official NPS nomination for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church →
Questions and answers about Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
- What denomination is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located?
- The parish is located at 2121 SOUTH RURAL ROAD, Tempe, AZ, 85282.
- Is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 78000552, added 1978-01-30.
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