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St. Francis Xavier

626 Fourth Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

About St. Francis Xavier


St. Francis Xavier is a Catholic parish located at 626 Fourth Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301. The St. Francis Xavier parish office answers at +13184451451.

Patron saint of St. Francis Xavier


Saint Francis

Francis of Assisi

Feast day: Oct 4

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Where is St. Francis Xavier located?


St. Francis Xavier is located at 626 Fourth Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301. The building sits at coordinates 31.27416, -92.46711, placing it in Alexandria, LA 71301.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Francis Xavier


The ZIP code 71301 area around St. Francis Xavier is home to 19,165 residents with a median household income of $42,314 and a median age of 38.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

19,165 Residents in ZIP 71301
38.3 Median age
$42,314 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Francis Xavier


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 Xavier on the National Register of Historic Places


St. Francis Xavier is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80001753, added to the Register on 1980-12-03.

Read the official NPS nomination for St. Francis Xavier →

Questions and answers about St. Francis Xavier


What denomination is St. Francis Xavier?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Francis Xavier located?
The parish is located at 626 Fourth Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301.
Is St. Francis Xavier on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 80001753, added 1980-12-03.
Who is the patron saint of St. Francis Xavier?
Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.

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