About Saint Peter Church
Saint Peter Church is a Catholic church located at 720 ARCH STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212. You can reach Saint Peter Church at +14123210711.
Patron saint of Saint Peter Church
Other churches named after Saint Peter
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Peter are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York, NY
St. Peter
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Catholic · Naples, FL
Saint Peter's Catholic Church
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Peter
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Catholic · Scranton, PA
Saint Peter's Cathedral
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Catholic · Decatur, GA
Saint Peter & Paul Church
Saints Peter and Paul Church (Pittsburgh)
Saints Peter and Paul Church is a historic former Roman Catholic church in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is often referred to colloquially as the "Dogma Church" because of its appearance in the climactic scene of the 1999 Kevin Smith film Dogma. The church was built in 1890–91 and was designed by Adolphus Druiding. After being badly damaged in a fire in 1909, the interior and roof were rebuilt under the supervision of architect John T. Comès and the church was rededicated in 1910. It closed in 1992 and has remained vacant since. In 1983, the church was designated as a Pittsburgh La...
Where is Saint Peter Church located?
Saint Peter Church is located at 720 ARCH STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212. The building sits at coordinates 40.45265, -80.00884, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Peter Church
The ZIP code 15212 area around Saint Peter Church is home to 27,256 residents with a median household income of $57,837 and a median age of 39.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint Peter 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.
Questions and answers about Saint Peter Church
- What denomination is Saint Peter Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Peter Church located?
- Saint Peter Church is located at 720 ARCH STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Peter Church?
- Saint Peter (Peter, Apostle). Feast day: Jun 29.
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