About Our Mother of Mercy Church
Our Mother of Mercy Church is a Catholic parish located at 4000 SUMPTER STREET, Houston, TX, 77020. The Our Mother of Mercy Church parish office answers at +12816720026.
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church is a Black Catholic church in Frenchtown, an area within the Fifth Ward of Houston. It was the second Black parish to be established in the city and the first established by Louisiana Creoles. It was also the first institution created by non-Anglophones in an African-American neighborhood in the city. It is a part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and its membership has included both Creole and non-Creole African Americans.
Where is Our Mother of Mercy Church located?
Our Mother of Mercy Church is located at 4000 SUMPTER STREET, Houston, TX, 77020. The building sits at coordinates 29.77988, -95.33038, placing it in Houston, TX 77020.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 276 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around Our Mother of Mercy Church
The ZIP code 77020 area around Our Mother of Mercy Church is home to 25,715 residents with a median household income of $46,606 and a median age of 35.7 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 Mother of Mercy 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.
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Questions and answers about Our Mother of Mercy Church
- What denomination is Our Mother of Mercy Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Mother of Mercy Church located?
- The parish is located at 4000 SUMPTER STREET, Houston, TX, 77020.
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