Catholic · LA

St. Leo the Great

300 West Alexander St., Lafayette, LA 70501

About St. Leo the Great


St. Leo the Great is a Catholic parish located at 300 West Alexander St., Lafayette, LA, 70501. The St. Leo the Great parish office answers at +13372322404.

Patron saint of St. Leo the Great


Other parishes named after Saint Leo the Great


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Where is St. Leo the Great located?


St. Leo the Great is located at 300 West Alexander St., Lafayette, LA, 70501. The building sits at coordinates 30.23901, -91.99128, placing it in Lafayette, LA 70501.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Leo the Great


The ZIP code 70501 area around St. Leo the Great is home to 27,379 residents with a median household income of $30,378 and a median age of 37.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

27,379 Residents in ZIP 70501
37.0 Median age
$30,378 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Leo the Great


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.

Questions and answers about St. Leo the Great


What denomination is St. Leo the Great?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Leo the Great located?
The parish is located at 300 West Alexander St., Lafayette, LA, 70501.

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