About St Monica Roman Catholic Church
St Monica Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 2422 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States. St Monica Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1865. As of April 2026, St Monica Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 149 Google reviews. The St Monica Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +12153344170.
Patron saint of St Monica Roman Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Monica
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Monica are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Monica
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Episcopal · Naples, FL
Saint Monica's Episcopal Church
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Catholic · Mercer Island, WA
Saint Monica Catholic Church
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Christian Schools · Rochester, NY
Saint Monica Church
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Catholic · Santa Monica, CA
St. Monica Catholic Community
Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica
The Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica is an Episcopal church located in Powelton Village, Philadelphia in the United States. It is part of the Powelton Village Historic District within West Philadelphia. It is built with rough stone and schist, and has trimmings of limestone and brownstone. The church reported 184 members in 2021 and 131 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $188,062. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 43 persons.
Where is St Monica Roman Catholic Church located?
St Monica Roman Catholic Church is located at 2422 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.92067, -75.17555, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19145.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 167 ft
- Customers parking 545 ft
- Private parking 945 ft
- Customers parking 1030 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Monica Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 19145 area around St Monica Roman Catholic Church is home to 44,107 residents with a median household income of $68,185 and a median age of 38.4 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 Monica Roman Catholic Church
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.
Churches founded the same year as St Monica Roman Catholic Church
4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1865 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Matthew Episcopal Church Toledo, OH
- Church of the Incarnation New York City, NY
- Community Church of New York New York City, NY
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Toledo, OH
Your Sunday at St Monica Roman Catholic Church
St Monica Roman Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Monica Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is St Monica Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St Monica Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 2422 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States.
- When was St Monica Roman Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1865.
- Who is the patron saint of St Monica Roman Catholic Church?
- Saint Monica (Monica). Feast day: Aug 27.
- How do visitors rate St Monica Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 149 Google reviews.
- Is St Monica Roman Catholic Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St Monica Roman Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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