About Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 653 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States. As of April 2026, Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) holds a 4.6-star rating across 49 Google reviews. The Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) parish office answers at +17739276263.
ativity of Our Lord Catholic Church is one of the oldest churches in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1868. The church was designed by noted architect Patrick Keely, an architectural designer prominent throughout the 19th century. He also designed the Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago.
Patron saint of Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
Other parishes named after Saint Gabriel
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Gabriel are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Detroit, MI
Saint Gabriel Church & Rectory
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Gabriel Church
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Episcopal · Englewood, CO
Saint Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal
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Episcopal · Englewood, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church
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Catholic · St Louis, MO
Saint Gabriel's Church
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Chicago
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church is one of the oldest churches in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1868. The church was designed by noted architect Patrick Keely, an architectural designer prominent throughout the 19th century. He also designed the Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago.
Ministries and programs at Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
- · Nativity of Our Lord School
Where is Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) located?
Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) is located at 653 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.82687, -87.64328, placing it in Chicago, IL 60609.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Customers parking 535 ft
- Public parking 883 ft
- Wallace & 37th Street · CTA 568 ft
- Wallace & 37th Street · CTA 577 ft
- Wallace & 37th Street · CTA 600 ft
- Wallace & 37th Street · CTA 607 ft
- Halsted & 37th Street · CTA 725 ft
- The Stockyard Coffeehouse 630 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
The ZIP code 60609 area around Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) 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.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
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.
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Questions and answers about Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)
- What denomination is Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) located?
- The parish is located at 653 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609, United States.
- Who is the patron saint of Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)?
- Saint Gabriel (Gabriel the Archangel). Feast day: Sep 29.
- How do visitors rate Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish)?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 49 Google reviews.
- Is Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish) 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 Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Church (Nativity Of Our Lord-St Gabriel Parish), you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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