Catholic · NY · est. 1889

Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church

780 MAIN STREET, Buffalo, NY 14202

About Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church


Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 780 MAIN STREET, Buffalo, NY, 14202. Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1889. You can reach Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church at +17168526040.

Patron saint of Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church


Other churches named after Saint Louis


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St. Louis Roman Catholic Church

Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church is the oldest Catholic parish in Buffalo, New York. It was the first Catholic church built in Buffalo, and holds the title of "Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo".

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Where is Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church located?


Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church is located at 780 MAIN STREET, Buffalo, NY, 14202. The building sits at coordinates 42.89450, -78.87161, placing it in Buffalo, NY 14202.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint Louis Roman 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.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church


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Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church by the numbers


137 Years of continuous worship since 1889
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Schickel & Ditmars Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church


What denomination is Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church located?
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church is located at 780 MAIN STREET, Buffalo, NY, 14202.
When was Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1889.
What is the architecture of Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church?
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Schickel & Ditmars.

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Est. 1889 One of 2,264 Catholic churches in NY  ·  See the register →
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