About Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension is a Catholic Non-Profit organization in Chicago, Illinois located at 150 S Wacker Dr #2000, Chicago, IL 60606, United States. Catholic Extension was founded in 1857. As of April 2026, Catholic Extension holds a 3.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews. The Catholic Extension parish office answers at +1 312-236-7240.
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When does Catholic Extension hold services?
Catholic Extension publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm, Friday 8:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8:30 am–5 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am–5 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am–5 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am–5 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8:30 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30 am–5 pm
Where is Catholic Extension located?
Catholic Extension is located at 150 S Wacker Dr #2000, Chicago, IL 60606, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.88648, -87.62679, placing it in Chicago, IL 60601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Wacker (Upper) & State · CTA 180 ft
- State & Wacker · CTA 279 ft
- State & Wacker · CTA 299 ft
- State & Lake (CTA) · CTA 420 ft
- State & Lake (CTA) · CTA 443 ft
- Emerald Loop 118 ft
- Perilla Steakhouse · korean 187 ft
- State and Lake Chicago Tavern · american 295 ft
- Hoyt's 331 ft
- Caffè Café 364 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Catholic Extension
The ZIP code 60601 area around Catholic Extension is home to 16,398 residents with a median household income of $121,294 and a median age of 31.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Catholic Extension
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Catholic Extension
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Parishes in the same diocese as Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Hyacinth Church Chicago, IL
- Chicago Tabernacle Church Chicago, IL
- Saint Mary of the Angels Church Chicago, IL
- St. Ita Chicago, IL
- Saint Ita's Church Chicago, IL
Churches founded the same year as Catholic Extension
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1857 are indexed in Churches List.
- Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- New Life Christian Fellowship Grand Rapids, MI
- Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church Holland, MI
- United Parish of Auburndale Newton, MA
- Holland Church of Christ Holland, MI
Your Sunday at Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension by the numbers
Questions and answers about Catholic Extension
- What denomination is Catholic Extension?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Catholic Extension?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm, Friday 8:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8:30 am–5 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm
- What is the phone number for Catholic Extension?
- You can reach the parish at +1 312-236-7240.
- Where is Catholic Extension located?
- The parish is located at 150 S Wacker Dr #2000, Chicago, IL 60606, United States.
- When was Catholic Extension founded?
- Founded in 1857.
- How do visitors rate Catholic Extension?
- 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Catholic Extension?
- Catholic Extension is a Gothic Revival building.
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