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St. Bernard

44 University Ave, Akron, OH 44308

About St. Bernard

St. Bernard is a Catholic church located at 44 University Ave, Akron, OH, 44308. You can reach St. Bernard at +13302535161.

Patron saint of St. Bernard

Saint Bernard

Bernard of Clairvaux

Feast day: Aug 20

Read about Saint Bernard on Wikipedia →

Other churches named after Saint Bernard

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

Where is St. Bernard located?

St. Bernard is located at 44 University Ave, Akron, OH, 44308. The building sits at coordinates 41.07823, -81.51850, placing it in Akron, OH 44308.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around St. Bernard

The ZIP code 44308 area around St. Bernard is home to 1,449 residents with a median household income of $15,875 and a median age of 22.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

1,449 Residents in ZIP 44308
22.4 Median age
$15,875 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Bernard

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.

St. Bernard on the National Register of Historic Places

St. Bernard is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 89000174, added to the Register on 1989-03-09.

Read the official NPS nomination for St. Bernard →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Bernard

5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Bernard

Nearest transit Bus stop · 213 ft
Coffee after Starbucks · 302 ft

St. Bernard by the numbers

Romanesque Revival architecture Architectural tradition
WIlliam P. Ginther Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Bernard

What denomination is St. Bernard?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Bernard located?
St. Bernard is located at 44 University Ave, Akron, OH, 44308.
Is St. Bernard on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 89000174, added 1989-03-09.
Who is the patron saint of St. Bernard?
Saint Bernard (Bernard of Clairvaux). Feast day: Aug 20.
What is the architecture of St. Bernard?
St. Bernard is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by WIlliam P. Ginther.

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