About St. Francis De Sales
St. Francis De Sales is a Catholic church located at 2021 Rhode Island Ave N.E., Washington, DC, 20018. You can reach St. Francis De Sales at +12025297451.
St. Francis De Sales is one of 643 churches we list in Washington, among 643 across District of Columbia. It falls within District of Columbia and the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. It is counted among 48 Catholic churches in Washington, part of 48 in the Catholic tradition across District of Columbia.
Patron saint of St. Francis De Sales
Other churches named after Saint Francis
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York, NY
St. Francis of Assisi
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Catholic · New York, NY
St. Francis Xavier
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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Francis Xavier
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Catholic · Orem, UT
St. Francis of Assisi
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Francis Borgia
Where is St. Francis De Sales located?
St. Francis De Sales is located at 2021 Rhode Island Ave N.E., Washington, DC, 20018. The building sits at coordinates 38.92658, -76.97445, placing it in Washington, DC 20018.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 2021 Rhode Island Ave N.E., Washington, DC, 20018
- Coordinates
- 38.926576, -76.974446
- Latitude
- 38.926576
- Longitude
- -76.974446
- Directions
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The neighborhood around St. Francis De Sales
The ZIP code 20018 area around St. Francis De Sales is home to 20,475 residents with a median household income of $87,552 and a median age of 39.9 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. Francis De Sales
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.
Questions and answers about St. Francis De Sales
- What denomination is St. Francis De Sales?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Francis De Sales located?
- St. Francis De Sales is located at 2021 Rhode Island Ave N.E., Washington, DC, 20018.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Francis De Sales?
- Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
Photographs of St. Francis De Sales
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