St Martin de Porres Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
St Martin de Porres Church is a Catholic parish located in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The church is inspired by its patron saint, Martin de Porres, and is dedicated to welcoming all people regardless of race or background. The parish community is nourished by the Word of God and the Eucharist, with a mission to proclaim the good news of salvation and serve the needy in North Philadelphia. The church aspires to be a beacon of hope in Philadelphia and seeks to revive trust and strengthen the relationship between the city's residents and Jesus Christ. Key commitments include faith formation, prayer, Eucharistic celebration and Adoration, care for those in need, and evangelization, particularly within the African-American community. The parish strives to develop a loving and caring faith community grounded in Catholic principles and social justice, guided by the Holy Spirit and modeling the spirit of the Early Christian community.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
215-228-8330Services
Other
Last updated August 2026
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 95 Catholic congregations in Philadelphia County, PA. Catholic accounts for 37% of the county's 1,309 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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