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Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue

1 WEST 53RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10019

About Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue is a Catholic parish located at 1 WEST 53RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10019. The Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue parish office answers at +12127577013.

Patron saint of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


Saint Thomas

Thomas, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 3

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Other parishes named after Saint Thomas


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

Where is Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue located?


Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue is located at 1 WEST 53RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10019. The building sits at coordinates 40.76574, -73.98507, placing it in New York City, NY 10019.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 3, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


The ZIP code 10019 area around Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue is home to 42,766 residents with a median household income of $113,335 and a median age of 41.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

42,766 Residents in ZIP 10019
41.4 Median age
$113,335 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


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 Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


Nearest transit 9th Avenue & West 55th Street · 568 ft
Coffee after Guantanamera · 364 ft

Questions and answers about Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue


What denomination is Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue located?
The parish is located at 1 WEST 53RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10019.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue?
Saint Thomas (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.

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