About St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico located at 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, United States. As of April 2026, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 303 Google reviews. The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 505-892-1511.
St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic parish of the Roman / Western / Latin rite, in full communion with the Pope the legitimate, apostolic successor of St. Peter and the Bishop he has appointed over us. We recognize that conversion is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Business Office Location 1594 Sara Road SE Suite F. Rio Rancho NM 87124 in Panorama Plaza hours 9:45am-5pm M-F, see parish website for daily Mass Times"
Patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Thomas
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Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
St. Thomas Aquinas
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Saint Thomas More Church
When does St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church hold services?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9:45 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:45 am–5 pm, Friday 9:45 am–5 pm, Saturday 5–5:45 pm, Sunday 7–7:45 am, 9–9:45 am, 11–11:45 am, 1–2:15 pm, 6–6:45 pm, Monday 9:45 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:45 am–5 pm. All times are local to Rio Rancho, NM.
- Wednesday
- 9:45 am–5 pm
- Thursday
- 9:45 am–5 pm
- Friday
- 9:45 am–5 pm
- Saturday
- 5–5:45 pm
- Sunday
- 7–7:45 am, 9–9:45 am, 11–11:45 am, 1–2:15 pm, 6–6:45 pm
- Monday
- 9:45 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:45 am–5 pm
Where is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is located at 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, United States. The building sits at coordinates 35.23205, -106.66166, placing it in Rio Rancho, NM 87120-1848.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Parking 98 ft
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- Public parking 627 ft
- Public parking 725 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
The ZIP code 87120 area around St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is home to 65,918 residents with a median household income of $80,704 and a median age of 39.4 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 St. Thomas Aquinas 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.
Your Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
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Questions and answers about St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9:45 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:45 am–5 pm, Friday 9:45 am–5 pm, Saturday 5–5:45 pm, Sunday 7–7:45 am, 9–9:45 am, 11–11:45 am, 1–2:15 pm, 6–6:45 pm, Monday 9:45 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:45 am–5 pm
- What is the phone number for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 505-892-1511.
- Where is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, United States.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
- Saint Thomas (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.
- How do visitors rate St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 303 Google reviews.
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