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Catholic church · NY · est. 1801 · National Register of Historic Places · Verified -7.0408738413773 days ago

Church of The Transfiguration

29 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
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About Church of The Transfiguration


Church of The Transfiguration is a Catholic church in New York located at 29 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, United States. Church of The Transfiguration was founded in 1801. The Church of The Transfiguration parish office answers at +1 212-962-5157.

he Church of the Transfiguration is a Roman Catholic parish located at 25 Mott Street on the northwest corner of Mosco Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York and is staffed by the Maryknoll order.

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Church of the Transfiguration, Roman Catholic (Manhattan)

The Church of the Transfiguration is a Roman Catholic parish located at 25 Mott Street on the northwest corner of Mosco Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York and is staffed by the Maryknoll order.

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Church of The Transfiguration through the years


  1. 1801 Founded
  2. April 16, 1980 Added to the National Register

When does Church of The Transfiguration hold services?


Church of The Transfiguration publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to New York, NY.

Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
9 am–5 pm
Sunday
9 am–3 pm
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Ministries and programs at Church of The Transfiguration


  • · Transfiguration School

Where is Church of The Transfiguration located?


Church of The Transfiguration is located at 29 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.71477, -73.99901, placing it in New York, NY 10013.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around Church of The Transfiguration


The ZIP code 10013 area around Church of The Transfiguration is home to 29,453 residents with a median household income of $150,675 and a median age of 40.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

29,453 Residents in ZIP 10013
40.2 Median age
$150,675 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Church of The Transfiguration


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.

Church of The Transfiguration on the National Register of Historic Places


Church of The Transfiguration is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80002682, added to the Register on April 16, 1980.

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Your Sunday at Church of The Transfiguration


Service window 9 am–3 pm
Nearest transit Worth Street & Mott Street · 535 ft
Coffee after Silk Road Cafe · 95 ft

Church of The Transfiguration by the numbers


225 Years of continuous worship since 1801
Georgian architecture Architectural tradition
Henry Engelbert Architect

Questions and answers about Church of The Transfiguration


What denomination is Church of The Transfiguration?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Church of The Transfiguration?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for Church of The Transfiguration?
You can reach the parish at +1 212-962-5157.
Where is Church of The Transfiguration located?
The parish is located at 29 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, United States.
When was Church of The Transfiguration founded?
Founded in 1801.
Is Church of The Transfiguration on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 80002682, added April 16, 1980.
What is the architecture of Church of The Transfiguration?
Church of The Transfiguration is a Georgian architecture building, designed by Henry Engelbert.
Is Church of The Transfiguration 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 Church of The Transfiguration, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of Church of The Transfiguration


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