About Old St Mary's Catholic Church
Old St Mary's Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1500 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605. Old St Mary's Catholic Church was founded in 1889. As of April 2026, Old St Mary's Catholic Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 42 Google reviews. The Old St Mary's Catholic Church parish office answers at (312) 922-3444.
Patron saint of Old St Mary's Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Mary's
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint Mary's Church
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Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Phoenix, AZ
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
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Catholic · Wausau, WI
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Oratory
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Catholic · Detroit, MI
St. Mary's of Redford
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Peoria, Illinois)
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Peoria, where the Catholic televangelist and sainthood candidate Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born and raised, and ordained a priest. Since 2019, the cathedral has been his place of burial. The cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the North Side Historic District.
When does Old St Mary's Catholic Church hold services?
Old St Mary's Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
Where is Old St Mary's Catholic Church located?
Old St Mary's Catholic Church is located at 1500 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605. The building sits at coordinates 41.86132, -87.62450, placing it in Chicago, IL 60605.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 75 ft
- Private parking 108 ft
- Private parking 200 ft
- Parking 239 ft
- Public parking 299 ft
- Michigan & 16th Street · CTA 338 ft
- Michigan & 16th Street · CTA 367 ft
- Michigan & 16th Street · CTA 522 ft
- Michigan & 16th Street · CTA 531 ft
- Indiana & 15th Place · CTA 577 ft
- Overflow Coffee · coffee_shop 525 ft
- Chicago Waffles 837 ft
- Oliver's · american 850 ft
- Tapas Valencia 879 ft
- Casa Tulum · mexican 896 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Old St Mary's Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60605 area around Old St Mary's Catholic Church is home to 34,314 residents with a median household income of $116,462 and a median age of 32.9 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 Old St Mary's 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Old St Mary's Catholic Church
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 Old St Mary's Catholic Church
Old St Mary's Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 1 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
Churches founded the same year as Old St Mary's Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1889 are indexed in Churches List.
- Church Orlando, FL
- St. Mary of Perpetual Help Chicago, IL
- First United Methodist Church Anderson, IN
- Unity Church of Practical Christianity New York City, NY
- Church of Christ Beatrice, NE
Your Sunday at Old St Mary's Catholic Church
Old St Mary's Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Old St Mary's Catholic Church
- What denomination is Old St Mary's Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Old St Mary's Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for Old St Mary's Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at (312) 922-3444.
- Where is Old St Mary's Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 1500 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
- When was Old St Mary's Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1889.
- How do visitors rate Old St Mary's Catholic Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 42 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Old St Mary's Catholic Church?
- Old St Mary's Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival building.
- Is Old St Mary's 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 Old St Mary's Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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