About St Paul of the Cross Church
St Paul of the Cross Church is a Catholic church in Atlanta, Georgia located at 551 Harwell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States. St Paul of the Cross Church was founded in 1954. As of April 2026, St Paul of the Cross Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 76 Google reviews. The St Paul of the Cross Church parish office answers at +14046966704.
Patron saint of St Paul of the Cross Church
Other parishes named after Saint Paul
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Paul are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Saint Paul Catholic Church
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Saint Paul Catholic Church
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Saint Paul Catholic Church
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The parish was established by the Passionists in 1954 from territory of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Like Our Lady of Lourdes, this new church was created to serve African Americans in the city. In 1960, the church building, located on Harwell Road NW in western Atlanta, was dedicated. The parish also operated a parochial school that was staffed by members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, Pennsylvania. The school ceased operations in 1989. In 2006, the church had a membership of over 448 families.
Where is St Paul of the Cross Church located?
St Paul of the Cross Church is located at 551 Harwell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States. The building sits at coordinates 33.77010, -84.49396, placing it in Atlanta, GA 30318.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 125 ft
- Public parking 338 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Paul of the Cross Church
The ZIP code 30318 area around St Paul of the Cross Church is home to 59,559 residents with a median household income of $69,640 and a median age of 30.6 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 Paul of the Cross 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.
Parishes in the same diocese as St Paul of the Cross Church
St Paul of the Cross Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Atlanta, GA
- Sacred Heart Church Savannah, GA
- St. Paul A.m.e. Church Atlanta, GA
- Christ Church Presbyterian Atlanta, GA
Churches founded the same year as St Paul of the Cross Church
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1954 are indexed in Churches List.
St Paul of the Cross Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Paul of the Cross Church
- What denomination is St Paul of the Cross Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St Paul of the Cross Church located?
- The parish is located at 551 Harwell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States.
- When was St Paul of the Cross Church founded?
- Founded in 1954.
- Who is the patron saint of St Paul of the Cross Church?
- Saint Paul (Paul, Apostle). Feast day: Jun 29.
- How do visitors rate St Paul of the Cross Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 76 Google reviews.
- Is St Paul of the Cross 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 Paul of the Cross Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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