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Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church

2254 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Cambridge, MA 02139

About Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church


Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church is a Catholic parish located at 2254 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church parish office answers at +16175474880.

Patron saint of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church


Saint John the Evangelist

John, Apostle & Evangelist

Feast day: Dec 27

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Other parishes named after Saint John the Evangelist


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Where is Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church located?


Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church is located at 2254 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The building sits at coordinates 42.36239, -71.10234, placing it in Cambridge, MA 02139.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church


The ZIP code 02139 area around Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church is home to 39,856 residents with a median household income of $117,124 and a median age of 29.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

39,856 Residents in ZIP 02139
29.8 Median age
$117,124 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint John the Evangelist Roman 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 John the Evangelist Roman Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83000829, added to the Register on 1983-06-30.

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Questions and answers about Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church


What denomination is Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church located?
The parish is located at 2254 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
Is Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 83000829, added 1983-06-30.
Who is the patron saint of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Church?
Saint John the Evangelist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.

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