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St. Francis Solanus

513 Howard St., Petoskey, MI 49770

About St. Francis Solanus


St. Francis Solanus is a Catholic parish located at 513 Howard St., Petoskey, MI, 49770. The St. Francis Solanus parish office answers at +12313474133.

Patron saint of St. Francis Solanus


Saint Francis

Francis of Assisi

Feast day: Oct 4

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Where is St. Francis Solanus located?


St. Francis Solanus is located at 513 Howard St., Petoskey, MI, 49770. The building sits at coordinates 45.37269, -84.95544, placing it in Petoskey, MI 49770.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Francis Solanus


The ZIP code 49770 area around St. Francis Solanus is home to 17,555 residents with a median household income of $76,971 and a median age of 44.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

17,555 Residents in ZIP 49770
44.9 Median age
$76,971 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Francis Solanus


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. Francis Solanus on the National Register of Historic Places


St. Francis Solanus is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72000614, added to the Register on 1972-03-16.

Read the official NPS nomination for St. Francis Solanus →

Questions and answers about St. Francis Solanus


What denomination is St. Francis Solanus?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Francis Solanus located?
The parish is located at 513 Howard St., Petoskey, MI, 49770.
Is St. Francis Solanus on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 72000614, added 1972-03-16.
Who is the patron saint of St. Francis Solanus?
Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.

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