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Holy Cross Catholic Church

4541 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60609
4.7 · 30 Google reviews

About Holy Cross Catholic Church


Holy Cross Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1740 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States. Holy Cross Catholic Church was founded in 1915. As of April 2026, Holy Cross Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 30 Google reviews. The Holy Cross Catholic Church parish office answers at +17733763900.

oly Cross Church (Chicago), referred to in Lithuanian as Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia, is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located on West 46th Street in Chicago, Illinois.

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Holy Cross Church (Chicago)

Holy Cross Church (Chicago), referred to in Lithuanian as Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia, is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located on West 46th Street in Chicago, Illinois. Built by Lithuanian immigrants, it bears a striking resemblance to many of Chicago's so-called "Polish Cathedrals" by virtue of the common heritage Poles and Lithuanians shared during the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and reflected in their architectural tastes. Holy Cross merged with the nearby Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on 45th and Ashland to make one parish, Holy Cross - Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2021, the p...

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Where is Holy Cross Catholic Church located?


Holy Cross Catholic Church is located at 1740 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.81094, -87.66957, placing it in Chicago, IL 60609.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around Holy Cross Catholic Church


The ZIP code 60609 area around Holy Cross Catholic Church is home to 63,241 residents with a median household income of $47,209 and a median age of 35.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

63,241 Residents in ZIP 60609
35.4 Median age
$47,209 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Holy Cross Catholic Church


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.

Parishes in the same diocese as Holy Cross Catholic Church


Holy Cross Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Holy Cross Catholic Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1915 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Holy Cross Catholic Church


Nearest transit 47th Street & Wood · 840 ft

Holy Cross Catholic Church by the numbers


111 Years of continuous worship since 1915
30 Google reviews to date
Joseph Molitor Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Holy Cross Catholic Church


What denomination is Holy Cross Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 1740 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States.
When was Holy Cross Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1915.
How do visitors rate Holy Cross Catholic Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 30 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Holy Cross Catholic Church?
Holy Cross Catholic Church is designed by Joseph Molitor.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Holy Cross Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Est. 1915 One of 1,563 Catholic parishes in IL  ·  See the register →
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