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Saint Clare Church

1947 CENTRAL AVENUE, Albany, NY 12205

About Saint Clare Church


Saint Clare Church is a Catholic parish located at 1947 CENTRAL AVENUE, Albany, NY, 12205. The Saint Clare Church parish office answers at +15184563112.

Patron saint of Saint Clare Church


Saint Clare

Clare of Assisi

Feast day: Aug 11

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Other parishes named after Saint Clare


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Clare are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint Clare Church located?


Saint Clare Church is located at 1947 CENTRAL AVENUE, Albany, NY, 12205. The building sits at coordinates 42.71870, -73.82409, placing it in Albany, NY 12205.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Saint Clare Church


The ZIP code 12205 area around Saint Clare Church is home to 26,436 residents with a median household income of $87,681 and a median age of 44.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

26,436 Residents in ZIP 12205
44.2 Median age
$87,681 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Clare 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 Clare Church


What denomination is Saint Clare Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Clare Church located?
The parish is located at 1947 CENTRAL AVENUE, Albany, NY, 12205.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Clare Church?
Saint Clare (Clare of Assisi). Feast day: Aug 11.

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