St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Overview
About St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, a Catholic church serving the Philadelphia community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with sacred music and choral singing
Typical for Catholic churches
Quick facts
Denomination
CatholicLocation
Mass Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
3 mass times across 3 days
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:15 AM
Sunday Principal Mass
Sat
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday Anticipated (Vigil) Mass
Dai
Daily
7:00 AM
Daily Mass
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 20th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published September 20, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from St. Francis de Sales Parish on YouTube · checked September 25, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 4 sermons a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- 10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 27th - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 27, 2026
- 10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 20th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 20, 2026
- 10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 13th - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 13, 2026
- 10:15 Mass on Sunday, September 6th - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 6, 2026
- 10:15 Mass on Sunday, August 30th - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Aug 30, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
Get connected
Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 4 categories
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
2 groupsSFDS School
Weekly · ask the church for times
Parish Catholic school.
Family Faith Formation (F3)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Family catechesis program including Family Masses, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and Sacramental Preparation.
Reading Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Parishioner discussion groups on theological/magisterial texts and other topics.
Worship Team
1 groupSFDS Choir
Weekly · ask the church for times
25+ member parish choir providing sacred music for worship.
Missions
1 groupKnights of St. Peter Claver
Weekly · ask the church for times
Fraternal Catholic organization historically providing fellowship and spiritual direction for African American Catholics.
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
Keep exploring
Churches Like This in Philadelphia
Ranked by distance, tradition, and what each church has on file. 10 of these list programs St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church doesn't.
St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Same denomination · Verified listing
St Monica Roman Catholic Church
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Same denomination · Verified listing
Also offers (programs not listed at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church)
Community
Prayer & Community
Share how your visit went, pray for this church, or post a win.
How was your visit?
Real experiences
First-Visit Reports
What to expect, from people who've been.
Questions
Ask a Question
Get a direct answer by email.
Message St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
This goes directly to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church's office. They'll see your name and email and can reply to you straight from their inbox.
How it works
- 1Pick a reason and write your note
- 2Confirm from your email
- 3We deliver it to the church. Replies come to you.
What would you like to ask about?
Personalized
Plan Your First Visit
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll suggest the best mass times and groups for your first visit to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church.
Plan my first visit
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll suggest the best way to get started.
Is this your church?
Claim your free listing to keep your mass times, groups, and contact details accurate — and get a verified badge.
For your family
Faith-filled things to watch, read, and hear
Hallow
The #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app — daily prayers, the Rosary, Bible stories, and sleep.
EKKL
A faith-and-family streaming and lifestyle hub — movies, series, podcasts, and daily devotionals in one place.
Angelby Angel Studios
Stories that amplify light — chosen by the Angel Guild, the members who vote on what gets made.
BRAVE Books & BRAVE+
Children's books built around courage, faith, and honesty — plus a parent-screened streaming app.
NearFaith is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any organisation above, and none are affiliated with St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church.
Help keep listings like this accurate — become a member.
Church information — including service times, group schedules, and contact details — is AI-aggregated and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Always verify details directly with the church before attending. View full disclaimer
Location and contact data powered by Google
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church