About St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 4625 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church was founded in 1907. As of April 2026, St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 118 Google reviews. The St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church parish office answers at (215) 222-5819.
t. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1890, is a Catholic church at 4625 Springfield Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its cornerstone laid in 1907, the Guastavino tiled dome of the de Sales parish has been an icon in its neighborhood.
Patron saint of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Francis
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St. Francis Xavier
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St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (Philadelphia)
St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1890, is a Catholic church at 4625 Springfield Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its cornerstone laid in 1907, the Guastavino tiled dome of the de Sales parish has been an icon in its neighborhood. The de Sales parish was designed by Philadelphia architect Henry D. Dagit, built in the Byzantine Revival style and incorporates a Guastavino tile dome modeled on that of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and elements of the Arts and Crafts movement which was at its peak when the church was built.
When does St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church hold services?
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM, Thursday 7 AM–6 PM, Friday 7 AM–6 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM, Sunday 7 AM–6 PM, Monday 7 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Monday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
Where is St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church located?
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church is located at 4625 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The building sits at coordinates 39.94730, -75.21515, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19143.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 125 ft
- Public parking 669 ft
- Private parking 669 ft
- Public free parking 702 ft
- Customers free parking 758 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
The ZIP code 19143 area around St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church is home to 63,186 residents with a median household income of $41,764 and a median age of 33.1 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 St. Francis De Sales Catholic 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
5 other US churches in the Byzantine Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Friary New York, NY · est. 1868
- Saint John Greek Orthodox Church Tampa, FL
- St. Francis Xavier Philadelphia, PA · est. 1907
- Church of the Beatitudes Phoenix, AZ · est. 1938
- Saint Thomas the Apostle Church Dallas, TX · est. 1840
Parishes in the same diocese as St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 4 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint John Cantius Church Philadelphia, PA
- St. Francis Xavier Philadelphia, PA
- Holy Trinity Church Philadelphia, PA
- Jehovah Shalom Church Philadelphia, PA
Churches founded the same year as St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1907 are indexed in Churches List.
- New Trinity Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Trinity Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Trinity Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Annunciation New York, NY
- Progressive Baptist Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
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Questions and answers about St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM, Thursday 7 AM–6 PM, Friday 7 AM–6 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM, Sunday 7 AM–6 PM, Monday 7 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
- What is the phone number for St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at (215) 222-5819.
- Where is St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 4625 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143.
- When was St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1907.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
- How do visitors rate St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church?
- St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church is a Neo-Byzantine architecture building, designed by Henry D. Dagit.
- Is St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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