About St. Donato Roman Catholic Church
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at Philadelphia, PA 19151, United States. As of April 2026, St. Donato Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 18 Google reviews. The St. Donato Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +12157474131.
t. Donato Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1910, is a Catholic parish in Overbrook, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The parish is still a Personal Parish within the archdiocese. The pastor was the late Rev. Ferdinand Buccafurni.
Patron saint of St. Donato Roman Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Donato
1 other churches named in honor of Saint Donato are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church (Philadelphia)
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1910, is a Catholic parish in Overbrook, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The parish is still a Personal (Italian) Parish within the archdiocese. The pastor was the late Rev. Ferdinand Buccafurni. About 650 families are registered, with the total congregation numbering around 1,300.The church has since closed down in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where is St. Donato Roman Catholic Church located?
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church is located at Philadelphia, PA 19151, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.96947, -75.24936, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19151.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 984 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Donato Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 19151 area around St. Donato Roman Catholic Church is home to 33,553 residents with a median household income of $53,328 and a median age of 34.3 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. Donato 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.
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Donato Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Donato Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Donato Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at Philadelphia, PA 19151, United States.
- How do visitors rate St. Donato Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 18 Google reviews.
- Is St. Donato Roman 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. Donato Roman Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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