About Saint Peter Claver's Church
Saint Peter Claver's Church is a Catholic church located at 502 SOUTH 12TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. You can reach Saint Peter Claver's Church at +12157350799.
Patron saint of Saint Peter Claver's 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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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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Saint Peter & Paul Church
Where is Saint Peter Claver's Church located?
Saint Peter Claver's Church is located at 502 SOUTH 12TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. The building sits at coordinates 39.94400, -75.16171, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 220 ft
- Private parking 253 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Public parking 482 ft
- Public parking 512 ft
- Paulie Gee's Soul City · pizza 512 ft
- Sansom Kebab House · afghan 551 ft
- Last Drop Cafe 587 ft
- Ms. Tootsies · american 653 ft
- Gennaro's Pizza & steak · pizza 820 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint Peter Claver's Church
The ZIP code 19147 area around Saint Peter Claver's Church is home to 39,100 residents with a median household income of $105,233 and a median age of 35.9 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 Claver's 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.
Your Sunday at Saint Peter Claver's Church
Questions and answers about Saint Peter Claver's Church
- What denomination is Saint Peter Claver's Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Peter Claver's Church located?
- Saint Peter Claver's Church is located at 502 SOUTH 12TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19147.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Peter Claver's Church?
- Saint Peter (Peter, Apostle). Feast day: Jun 29.
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