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St. Thomas Aquinas

13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ 85323

About St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic church located at 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ, 85323. You can reach St. Thomas Aquinas at +16239352151.

St. Thomas Aquinas is one of 23 churches we list in Avondale, among 3,200 across Arizona. It falls within Maricopa County and the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. It is counted among 266 in the Catholic tradition across Arizona.

Patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas

Saint Thomas

Thomas, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 3

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Where is St. Thomas Aquinas located?

St. Thomas Aquinas is located at 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ, 85323. The building sits at coordinates 33.47892, -112.34795, placing it in Avondale, AZ 85323.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Address
13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ, 85323
Coordinates
33.478915, -112.347954
Latitude
33.478915
Longitude
-112.347954
Directions
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The neighborhood around St. Thomas Aquinas

The ZIP code 85323 area around St. Thomas Aquinas is home to 45,288 residents with a median household income of $72,547 and a median age of 30.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

45,288 Residents in ZIP 85323
30.6 Median age
$72,547 Median household income

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

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 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ, 85323.
Who is the patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas?
Saint Thomas (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.

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