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St. Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia

1882 establishments in PennsylvaniaPolish-American Roman Catholic parishes in the United StatesPolish-American culture in PennsylvaniaRoman Catholic Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaRoman Catholic parishes and churches in Pennsylvania
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Saint Laurentius Parish (Polish: Parafia św. Wawrzyńca) was a Roman Catholic parish established in 1882 that largely serves people of Polish background in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the oldest Polish Roman Catholic Church within the city and Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The church building was closed at the end of March 2014 due to structural issues, and all religious functions were relocated to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 2 blocks away. St. Laurentius Catholic School, while merging with Holy Name of Jesus Parish School, remains open. Plans for demolition of the church were solidified when the City of Philadelphia granted a permit for the demolition on September 30, 2021. Demolition begun by starting to take down the western steeple in August 2022.

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St. Laurentius Parish, Philadelphia
East Berks Street, Philadelphia

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East Berks Street 1600
19125 Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, United States
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