Catholic · PA

St. Sylvester

3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

About St. Sylvester

St. Sylvester is a Catholic church located at 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15227. You can reach St. Sylvester at +14128828593.

Patron saint of St. Sylvester

Other churches named after Saint Sylvester

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Where is St. Sylvester located?

St. Sylvester is located at 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15227. The building sits at coordinates 40.37100, -79.97592, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15227.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Sylvester

The ZIP code 15227 area around St. Sylvester is home to 29,383 residents with a median household income of $70,216 and a median age of 41.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

29,383 Residents in ZIP 15227
41.3 Median age
$70,216 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Sylvester

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. Sylvester

What denomination is St. Sylvester?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Sylvester located?
St. Sylvester is located at 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15227.

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