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Catholic church · PA · est. 1896 · Verified -6.0536051978125 days ago

St. Dominic Catholic Church

8504 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136
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4.7 · 85 Google reviews

About St. Dominic Catholic Church


St. Dominic Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 8504 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136. St. Dominic Catholic Church was founded in 1896. As of April 2026, St. Dominic Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 85 Google reviews. The St. Dominic Catholic Church parish office answers at (215) 624-5502.

Patron saint of St. Dominic Catholic Church


Saint Dominic

Dominic

Feast day: Aug 8

Read about Saint Dominic on Wikipedia →

Other parishes named after Saint Dominic


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

When does St. Dominic Catholic Church hold services?


St. Dominic Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.

Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
9 AM–5 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

Where is St. Dominic Catholic Church located?


St. Dominic Catholic Church is located at 8504 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136. The building sits at coordinates 40.04582, -75.01693, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19136.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Transit within ¼ mile
  • 66 915 ft
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Dominic Catholic Church


The ZIP code 19136 area around St. Dominic Catholic Church is home to 36,435 residents with a median household income of $64,950 and a median age of 35.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

36,435 Residents in ZIP 19136
35.1 Median age
$64,950 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Dominic 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.

Churches founded the same year as St. Dominic Catholic Church


1 other churches with a documented founding year of 1896 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Dominic Catholic Church


Service window 9 AM–5 PM
Nearest transit 66 · 915 ft
Coffee after Liberty Bell Diner · 505 ft

St. Dominic Catholic Church by the numbers


130 Years of continuous worship since 1896
85 Google reviews to date
Henry Albert Roby Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Dominic Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Dominic Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St. Dominic Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
What is the phone number for St. Dominic Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at (215) 624-5502.
Where is St. Dominic Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 8504 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136.
When was St. Dominic Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1896.
Who is the patron saint of St. Dominic Catholic Church?
Saint Dominic (Dominic). Feast day: Aug 8.
How do visitors rate St. Dominic Catholic Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 85 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of St. Dominic Catholic Church?
St. Dominic Catholic Church is designed by Henry Albert Roby.
Is St. Dominic Catholic Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Dominic Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of St. Dominic Catholic Church


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