About Our Mother of Sorrows Church
Our Mother of Sorrows Church is a Catholic church located at 5000 MOUNT READ, Rochester, NY, 14612. Our Mother of Sorrows Church was founded in 1859. You can reach Our Mother of Sorrows Church at +15856635432.
Our Mother of Sorrows Church through the years
- 1859 Founded
- 1989-11-30 Added to the National Register
Where is Our Mother of Sorrows Church located?
Our Mother of Sorrows Church is located at 5000 MOUNT READ, Rochester, NY, 14612. The building sits at coordinates 43.25164, -77.65902, placing it in Rochester, NY 14612.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Mother of Sorrows Church
The ZIP code 14612 area around Our Mother of Sorrows Church is home to 35,265 residents with a median household income of $75,648 and a median age of 44.1 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 Sorrows 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.
Our Mother of Sorrows Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Our Mother of Sorrows Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 89002001, added to the Register on 1989-11-30.
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Churches founded the same year as Our Mother of Sorrows Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1859 are indexed in Churches List.
- Frankford Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Bethlehem Baptist Church Savannah, GA
- First Baptist Church Raleigh, NC
- Saint Clement's Episcopal Church Philadelphia, PA
Our Mother of Sorrows Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Our Mother of Sorrows Church
- What denomination is Our Mother of Sorrows Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Mother of Sorrows Church located?
- Our Mother of Sorrows Church is located at 5000 MOUNT READ, Rochester, NY, 14612.
- When was Our Mother of Sorrows Church founded?
- Founded in 1859.
- Is Our Mother of Sorrows Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 89002001, added 1989-11-30.
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