About St. Mary Immaculate Conception
St. Mary Immaculate Conception is a Catholic church located at 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602. You can reach St. Mary Immaculate Conception at +18149422416.
St. Mary Immaculate Conception is one of 93 churches we list in Altoona, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Blair County and the Altoona, PA metro area. It is counted among 13 Catholic churches in Altoona, part of 1,792 in the Catholic tradition across Pennsylvania.
Patron saint of St. Mary Immaculate Conception
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other churches named after Saint Mary
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic Phoenix, AZ
St. Mary
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Catholic Natchez, MS
St. Mary Basilica
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Catholic Chicago, IL
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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Catholic Chicago, IL
St. Mary of the Lake
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Catholic Los Angeles, CA
St. Mary
Where is St. Mary Immaculate Conception located?
St. Mary Immaculate Conception is located at 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602. The building sits at coordinates 40.50964, -78.39698, placing it in Altoona, PA 16602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602
- Coordinates
- 40.509641, -78.396976
- Latitude
- 40.509641
- Longitude
- -78.396976
- Directions
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The neighborhood around St. Mary Immaculate Conception
The ZIP code 16602 area around St. Mary Immaculate Conception is home to 27,813 residents with a median household income of $51,808 and a median age of 41.3 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. Mary Immaculate Conception
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. Mary Immaculate Conception
- What denomination is St. Mary Immaculate Conception?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary Immaculate Conception located?
- St. Mary Immaculate Conception is located at 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Immaculate Conception?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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