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.
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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Saint Rita Church
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St. Rita
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Saint Rita Rectory
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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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