About St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 1718 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church was founded in 1912. As of April 2026, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 62 Google reviews. The St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church parish office answers at +12154631326.
he St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. St. Nicks is one of two remaining ethnically Italian parishes in the South Vicariate, the other being St. Donato's of West Philadelphia.
Patron saint of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
Nicholas of Myra
Feast day: Dec 6
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Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church
Where is St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church located?
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is located at 1718 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The building sits at coordinates 39.92775, -75.16091, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19148.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 456 ft
- Public parking 725 ft
- Private parking 1004 ft
- El Maguey · mexican 738 ft
- Red East Chinese aka "Fenny's" 794 ft
- Mish Mish · american 922 ft
- The Dutch 965 ft
- Perla 974 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
The ZIP code 19148 area around St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is home to 50,324 residents with a median household income of $71,533 and a median age of 37.0 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. Nicholas of Tolentine 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. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1912 are indexed in Churches List.
- Ebenezer Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Brooklyn, NY
Your Sunday at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
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Questions and answers about St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
- What denomination is St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church located?
- The parish is located at 1718 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
- When was St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church founded?
- Founded in 1912.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church?
- Saint Nicholas of Tolentine (Nicholas of Myra). Feast day: Dec 6.
- How do visitors rate St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 62 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church?
- St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Nicholas Serracino.
- Is St. Nicholas of Tolentine 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. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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