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Saint Lawrence Catholic Church

97 HAYWOOD STREET, Asheville, NC 28801

About Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


Saint Lawrence Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 97 HAYWOOD STREET, Asheville, NC, 28801. You can reach Saint Lawrence Catholic Church at +18282526042.

Patron saint of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


Saint Lawrence

Lawrence the Deacon

Feast day: Aug 10

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From Wikipedia

Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville

The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The church was designed and built in 1905 by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino along with his fellow architect R. S. Smith and the Catholic community of Asheville. Pope John Paul II elevated the status of the church to minor basilica in 1993. It is a parish church, located within the Diocese of Charlotte. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only basilica in western North Carolina. Its dome, inspired by the Royal Basilica of Our Lady of t...

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Where is Saint Lawrence Catholic Church located?


Saint Lawrence Catholic Church is located at 97 HAYWOOD STREET, Asheville, NC, 28801. The building sits at coordinates 35.59733, -82.55629, placing it in Asheville, NC 28801.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 14, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


The ZIP code 28801 area around Saint Lawrence Catholic Church is home to 13,498 residents with a median household income of $46,496 and a median age of 43.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

13,498 Residents in ZIP 28801
43.9 Median age
$46,496 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Lawrence 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Saint Lawrence Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Saint Lawrence Catholic Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78001933, added to the Register on 1978-03-24.

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Your Sunday at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


Coffee after Roman's Deli & Catering · 295 ft

Questions and answers about Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


What denomination is Saint Lawrence Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Lawrence Catholic Church located?
Saint Lawrence Catholic Church is located at 97 HAYWOOD STREET, Asheville, NC, 28801.
Is Saint Lawrence Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 78001933, added 1978-03-24.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church?
Saint Lawrence (Lawrence the Deacon). Feast day: Aug 10.

Photographs of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church


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