About St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a Catholic church located at 413 West First St., Sumner, IA, 50674. You can reach St. Francis Xavier at +15635785366.
St. Francis Xavier is one of 10 churches we list in Sumner, among 5,166 across Iowa. It falls within Bremer County and the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. It is counted among 626 in the Catholic tradition across Iowa.
Patron saint of St. Francis Xavier
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 Xavier located?
St. Francis Xavier is located at 413 West First St., Sumner, IA, 50674. The building sits at coordinates 42.83804, -92.11533, placing it in Sumner, IA 50674.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 413 West First St., Sumner, IA, 50674
- Coordinates
- 42.838035, -92.115326
- Latitude
- 42.838035
- Longitude
- -92.115326
- Directions
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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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. Francis Xavier
- What denomination is St. Francis Xavier?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Francis Xavier located?
- St. Francis Xavier is located at 413 West First St., Sumner, IA, 50674.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Francis Xavier?
- Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
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