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St. Gabriel Parish

Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) · Norwood, PA 19074

Info coverage: Medium Its website covers 2 of the 5 key areas we look for (service times, newcomer info). 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

“Our purpose here is to know Jesus, stay curious about the world around us, and then go and live out what Jesus taught us.”

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

What We Believe

ChurchCompass note: The Baptism page quotes the Nicene Creed and the Catechism.

Checked: Baptism (stgabrielnorwood.org/baptism) · Oct 17, 2026 · Church website
Denomination’s beliefs: vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM · Denomination directory

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 Provisional
Baptism page: Baptism 'frees us from the bondage of original and actual sin' (need) and brings new life as a member of Christ (response, Christian initiation). Who Jesus is and what He has done aren't explained. Adult reception is through the 'Rite of Christian Initiation' and the Newcomers page answers 'How do I become Catholic?' (pathway). Two elements plus a pathway = 3. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) 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
Provisional: a close call between two scores.
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak
No Bible study or teaching resources found; Scripture quoted on the sacrament pages. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Not spelled out; Roman Catholic parish, so the Catechism applies (quoted on the Baptism page). source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
Dedicated Newcomers page, breakfast after Mass, parish Facebook group; no accessibility details. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong
Paths for people becoming Catholic or returning, plus PREP and sacrament preparation. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
Sacrament pages explain Catholic teaching with sources; no beliefs page. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Not stated on the church’s website (a description, not a rating)

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

Practical details

Address
233 Mohawk Ave, Norwood, PA 19074 (source · Church website)
Municipality
Norwood borough
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) (source · Church website)
Service times
  • Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM (source · Church website)
  • Sunday 9:00 AM & Noon (source · Church website)
  • Daily Mass Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM (source · Church website)
  • Confessions Saturdays 3:00-4:00 PM (source · Church website)
  • Adoration Thursdays 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (source · Church website)
  • Sunday 5 PM Mass, listed on the home page as 'Starting 9-7-2025' (source · Church website)
    Sources differ: the parish’s Mass & Worship Times page doesn’t list this Mass. Please confirm with the church before visiting.
Worship style
Not described on the church’s website
Kids & youth
  • PREP (religious education; menu page, not read) (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610 586 1225
Website
stgabrielnorwood.org

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Location

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Sources and last-checked dates

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