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Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) · Springfield, PA 19064

Info coverage: Low Its website covers 1 of the 5 key areas we look for (service times). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Springfield, PA is to be disciples.”

From the church’s website · Home (sfaparish.org) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“Centered in the Eucharist, we are called to encounter, follow and imitate Jesus’”

From the church’s website · Home (sfaparish.org) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
3/5 · OK
Baptism page: 'Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God'. OCIA is described as 'a process for welcoming adults into the Catholic Church'. Who Jesus is and what he has done are not explained. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Elements found: 2 of 4 (what people need saving from, how a person receives or responds); newcomer pathway: yes
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak
Lists the Sunday Gospel reading; no Bible study or statement on Scripture. source 1 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Not spelled out; Catholic parish whose teaching is the Catechism, which includes the creeds. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
2/5 · Weak
Welcome to newcomers in the neighborhood and registration info; no first-visit, groups or accessibility details. source 1 · Church website
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong
OCIA, CCD, Family Catechesis and Stewardship listed. source 1 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
Mission statement on the home page; no beliefs page. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Catholic Mass (liturgical) (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
136 Saxer Ave, Springfield, PA 19064 (source · Church website)
Sources differ: the Springfield Township list gives 135 Saxer Ave; this listing follows the parish’s own website.
Municipality
Springfield township
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) (source · Denomination directory)
Service times
  • Mon-Sat 8:00AM (source · Church website)
  • Saturday Vigil 4:00PM (also livestreamed on Facebook) (source · Church website)
  • Sunday 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM (source · Church website)
  • Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:45PM (source · Church website)
  • Adoration Wednesdays after the 8AM Mass; evening Holy Hour 7-8PM (January-November) (source · Church website)
Worship style
Catholic Mass (liturgical)
Kids & youth
  • CCD / Parish Religious Education Program, Family Catechesis, parish school, CYO (menu items) (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610-543-0848
Website
sfaparish.org

What to expect on a first visit

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Location

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Sources and last-checked dates

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