About St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic church located at 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306. You can reach St. Thomas Aquinas at +16504942496.
St. Thomas Aquinas is one of 45 churches we list in Palo Alto, among 21,472 across California. It falls within Santa Clara County and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. It is counted among 5 Catholic churches in Palo Alto, part of 1,658 in the Catholic tradition across California.
Patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas
Other churches named after Saint Thomas
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Thomas are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic Los Angeles, CA
St. Thomas the Apostle
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Catholic Rio Rancho, NM
Saint Thomas Aquinas Church
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Catholic Phoenix, AZ
St. Thomas the Apostle
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Catholic Coeur D Alene, ID
Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic Philadelphia, PA
St. Thomas Aquinas
Where is St. Thomas Aquinas located?
St. Thomas Aquinas is located at 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306. The building sits at coordinates 37.42801, -122.12150, placing it in Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
- Coordinates
- 37.428011, -122.121504
- Latitude
- 37.428011
- Longitude
- -122.121504
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at St. Thomas Aquinas
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. Thomas Aquinas
- What denomination is St. Thomas Aquinas?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Thomas Aquinas located?
- St. Thomas Aquinas is located at 3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas?
- Saint Thomas (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.
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