About St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel is a Catholic parish located at 322 Chestnut Street, Scranton, PA, 18512. The St. Mary of Mt. Carmel parish office answers at +15703467429.
Patron saint of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Where is St. Mary of Mt. Carmel located?
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel is located at 322 Chestnut Street, Scranton, PA, 18512. The building sits at coordinates 41.42646, -75.59293, placing it in Scranton, PA 18512.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
The ZIP code 18512 area around St. Mary of Mt. Carmel is home to 12,337 residents with a median household income of $62,886 and a median age of 40.9 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 of Mt. Carmel
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. Mary of Mt. Carmel
- What denomination is St. Mary of Mt. Carmel?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary of Mt. Carmel located?
- The parish is located at 322 Chestnut Street, Scranton, PA, 18512.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel?
- Saint Mary of Mt (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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