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Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church

563 STERLING PLACE, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church


Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located at 563 STERLING PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238. The Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +17186226500.

Patron saint of Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church


Saint Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Ávila

Feast day: Oct 15

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Other parishes named after Saint Teresa of Avila


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Teresa of Avila are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church located?


Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church is located at 563 STERLING PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238. The building sits at coordinates 40.67133, -73.96594, placing it in Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church


The ZIP code 11238 area around Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church is home to 58,047 residents with a median household income of $125,747 and a median age of 35.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

58,047 Residents in ZIP 11238
35.3 Median age
$125,747 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church


What denomination is Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 563 STERLING PLACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church?
Saint Teresa of Avila (Teresa of Ávila). Feast day: Oct 15.

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