About Saint Francis Church
Saint Francis Church is a Catholic church located at 13 CHANDLER STREET, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705. You can reach Saint Francis Church at +15708237388.
Saint Francis Church is one of 74 churches we list in Wilkes Barre, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Luzerne County and the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. It is counted among 25 Catholic churches in Wilkes Barre, part of 1,792 in the Catholic tradition across Pennsylvania.
Patron saint of Saint Francis Church
Other churches named after Saint Francis
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York, NY
St. Francis of Assisi
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Catholic · New York, NY
St. Francis Xavier
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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Francis Xavier
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Catholic · Orem, UT
St. Francis of Assisi
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Francis Borgia
Where is Saint Francis Church located?
Saint Francis Church is located at 13 CHANDLER STREET, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705. The building sits at coordinates 41.26926, -75.84308, placing it in Wilkes Barre, PA 18705.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 13 Chandler Street, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705
- Coordinates
- 41.269263, -75.843081
- Latitude
- 41.269263
- Longitude
- -75.843081
- Directions
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The neighborhood around Saint Francis Church
The ZIP code 18705 area around Saint Francis Church is home to 15,387 residents with a median household income of $57,152 and a median age of 38.8 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 Saint Francis 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.
Questions and answers about Saint Francis Church
- What denomination is Saint Francis Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Francis Church located?
- Saint Francis Church is located at 13 CHANDLER STREET, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Francis Church?
- Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
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