Catholic church · IL · est. 1854 · Historic register · Verified 10 days ago

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church

711 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661
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About Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States. Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church was founded in 1854. As of April 2026, Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 694 Google reviews. The Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 312-648-1021.

Old St. Patrick’s Church is a Catholic community in Chicago’s West Loop. With over 3,000 members, Old St. Pat’s committed to radical inclusivity, exquisite worship, and transformative kinship. Founded by Irish immigrants in 1846, Old St. Pat’s is welcome to all and is committed to building a better world through a vibrant and distinctive faith experience."

Patron saint of Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


Other parishes named after Saint Patrick's


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Patrick's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church through the years


  1. 1854 Founded
  2. July 15, 1977 Added to the National Register

When does Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church hold services?


Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–9 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
7 am–9 pm
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church located?


Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church is located at 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.88028, -87.64475, placing it in Chicago, IL 60661.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


The ZIP code 60661 area around Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church is home to 11,513 residents with a median household income of $139,748 and a median age of 32.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

11,513 Residents in ZIP 60661
32.1 Median age
$139,748 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Old St. Patrick'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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 77000481, added to the Register on July 15, 1977.

Read the official NPS nomination for Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church →

Churches founded the same year as Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1854 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


Service window 7 am–9 pm
Weather (NWS) Partly Sunny · 57°F
Nearest transit Halsted & Monroe · 673 ft
Coffee after Market Creations · 564 ft

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church by the numbers


172 Years of continuous worship since 1854
694 Google reviews to date
Romanesque architecture Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


What denomination is Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–9 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 312-648-1021.
Where is Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States.
When was Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1854.
Is Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 77000481, added July 15, 1977.
How do visitors rate Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 694 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church?
Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a Romanesque architecture building.

Photographs of Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


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Visitor notes about Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church


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Est. 1854 One of 1,563 Catholic parishes in IL  ·  See the register →
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