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Saint Benedict's Church

1940 EAST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19138

About Saint Benedict's Church

Saint Benedict's Church is a Catholic parish located at 1940 EAST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19138. The Saint Benedict's Church parish office answers at +12159244401.

Patron saint of Saint Benedict's Church

Other parishes named after Saint Benedict's

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Where is Saint Benedict's Church located?

Saint Benedict's Church is located at 1940 EAST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19138. The building sits at coordinates 40.05158, -75.15158, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19138.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around Saint Benedict's Church

The ZIP code 19138 area around Saint Benedict's Church is home to 32,471 residents with a median household income of $48,091 and a median age of 36.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

32,471 Residents in ZIP 19138
36.2 Median age
$48,091 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Benedict'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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Saint Benedict's Church

What denomination is Saint Benedict's Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Benedict's Church located?
The parish is located at 1940 EAST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19138.

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