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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

1719 Morris St., Philadelphia, PA 19145
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4.8 · 112 Google reviews

About St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 1719 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States. As of April 2026, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 112 Google reviews. The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 267-388-1281.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, through our cultural diversity, united in our expression of faith, lives the Gospel message in our neighborhood through worship, education, service, and advocacy. We welcome you to join us for mass, prayer, community activities, and more. Our campus is home to the parish worship space, the social justice outreach programs of Aquinas Center, and the St. Thomas Aquinas Independence Mission School."

Patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


Saint Thomas

Thomas, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 3

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When does St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church hold services?


St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm, Friday 9 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–8 pm, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.

Wednesday
9 am–5:30 pm
Thursday
9 am–5:30 pm
Friday
9 am–5:30 pm
Saturday
9 am–8 pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5:30 pm

Where is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located?


St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is located at 1719 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.93022, -75.17388, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19145.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


The ZIP code 19145 area around St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is home to 44,107 residents with a median household income of $68,185 and a median age of 38.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

44,107 Residents in ZIP 19145
38.4 Median age
$68,185 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church by the numbers


112 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm, Friday 9 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–8 pm, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm
What is the phone number for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 267-388-1281.
Where is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 1719 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, United States.
Who is the patron saint of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
Saint Thomas (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.
How do visitors rate St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 112 Google reviews.

Photographs of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church


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