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Saint Ignatius Loyola Church

305 PORTAGE STREET, Houghton, MI 49931

About Saint Ignatius Loyola Church


Saint Ignatius Loyola Church is a Catholic parish located at 305 PORTAGE STREET, Houghton, MI, 49931. The Saint Ignatius Loyola Church parish office answers at +19064820212.

Patron saint of Saint Ignatius Loyola Church


Saint Ignatius

Ignatius of Loyola

Feast day: Jul 31

Read about Saint Ignatius on Wikipedia →

Other parishes named after Saint Ignatius


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

Where is Saint Ignatius Loyola Church located?


Saint Ignatius Loyola Church is located at 305 PORTAGE STREET, Houghton, MI, 49931. The building sits at coordinates 47.18479, -88.64083, placing it in Houghton, MI 49931.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Saint Ignatius Loyola Church


The ZIP code 49931 area around Saint Ignatius Loyola Church is home to 10,282 residents with a median household income of $38,750 and a median age of 22.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

10,282 Residents in ZIP 49931
22.6 Median age
$38,750 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Ignatius Loyola 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.

Saint Ignatius Loyola Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Saint Ignatius Loyola Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 87001261, added to the Register on 1987-08-03.

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Questions and answers about Saint Ignatius Loyola Church


What denomination is Saint Ignatius Loyola Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Ignatius Loyola Church located?
The parish is located at 305 PORTAGE STREET, Houghton, MI, 49931.
Is Saint Ignatius Loyola Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 87001261, added 1987-08-03.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Ignatius Loyola Church?
Saint Ignatius (Ignatius of Loyola). Feast day: Jul 31.

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