About Saint Mary Church of the Maternity
Saint Mary Church of the Maternity is a Catholic church located at 40 PARK AVENUE, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702. You can reach Saint Mary Church of the Maternity at +15708247832.
Saint Mary Church of the Maternity is one of 74 churches we list in Wilkes Barre, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Luzerne County and the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. It is counted among 25 Catholic churches in Wilkes Barre, part of 1,792 in the Catholic tradition across Pennsylvania.
Patron saint of Saint Mary Church of the Maternity
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other churches named after Saint Mary
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Mary
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Catholic · Natchez, MS
St. Mary Basilica
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Mary of the Lake
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Mary
Where is Saint Mary Church of the Maternity located?
Saint Mary Church of the Maternity is located at 40 PARK AVENUE, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702. The building sits at coordinates 41.23817, -75.88084, placing it in Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702
- Coordinates
- 41.238166, -75.880838
- Latitude
- 41.238166
- Longitude
- -75.880838
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at Saint Mary Church of the Maternity
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.
Questions and answers about Saint Mary Church of the Maternity
- What denomination is Saint Mary Church of the Maternity?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Mary Church of the Maternity located?
- Saint Mary Church of the Maternity is located at 40 PARK AVENUE, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Mary Church of the Maternity?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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