About Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel is a Catholic church located at 1723 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103. You can reach Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel at +12155611313.
Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, formerly known as The Miraculous Medal Shrine, is at 500 E. Chelten Ave., in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The church now known as the Basilica Shrine was completed by the Congregation of the Mission in 1879 as the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on the grounds of St. Vincent's Seminary. In 1927, Fr. Joseph Skelly, CM, commissioned the creation of Mary's Central Shrine within the chapel to promote devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, a title of the Virgin Mary originating with her apparitions to St. Catherine L...
Where is Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel located?
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel is located at 1723 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103. The building sits at coordinates 39.95739, -75.16853, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 410 ft
- Public parking 430 ft
- Stop & Go Parking 551 ft
- Public parking 558 ft
- Public parking 646 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 289 ft
- 19th Street · SEPTA 679 ft
- 22nd Street · SEPTA 682 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 692 ft
- 19th Street · SEPTA 728 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
The ZIP code 19103 area around Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel is home to 25,705 residents with a median household income of $93,740 and a median age of 35.3 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 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
Questions and answers about Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
- What denomination is Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel located?
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel is located at 1723 Race St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103.
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