About Saint Rita Church
Saint Rita Church is a Catholic church located at 1620 WHITNEY AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06517. You can reach Saint Rita Church at +12032485513.
Saint Rita Church is one of 55 churches we list in Hamden, among 2,835 across Connecticut. It falls within New Haven County. It is counted among 10 Catholic churches in Hamden, part of 449 in the Catholic tradition across Connecticut.
Patron saint of Saint Rita Church
Other churches named after Saint Rita
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Rita are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint Rita Catholic Church
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Rita Church
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Catholic · Astoria, NY
St. Rita
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Catholic · Lahania, HI
Saint Rita Rectory
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Catholic · Gouldsboro, PA
St. Rita
Where is Saint Rita Church located?
Saint Rita Church is located at 1620 WHITNEY AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06517. The building sits at coordinates 41.35856, -72.91023, placing it in Hamden, CT 06517.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Rita Church
The ZIP code 06517 area around Saint Rita Church is home to 14,287 residents with a median household income of $93,877 and a median age of 43.9 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 Rita 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 Rita Church
- What denomination is Saint Rita Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Rita Church located?
- Saint Rita Church is located at 1620 WHITNEY AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06517.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Rita Church?
- Saint Rita (Rita of Cascia). Feast day: May 22.
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