About St Ambrose Catholic Church
St Ambrose Catholic Church is a Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1012 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653. As of April 2026, St Ambrose Catholic Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 15 Google reviews. The St Ambrose Catholic Church parish office answers at (773) 624-3695.
Patron saint of St Ambrose Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Ambrose
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Ambrose are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
St. Ambrose
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Episcopal · New York City, NY
Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church
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Catholic · Cumberland, MD
St. Ambrose
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Catholic · Deerfield Beach, FL
St. Ambrose
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Catholic · Cumberland, MD
Saint Ambrose Church
Where is St Ambrose Catholic Church located?
St Ambrose Catholic Church is located at 1012 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653. The building sits at coordinates 41.80992, -87.60104, placing it in Chicago, IL 60653.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 371 ft
- Private parking 423 ft
- Customers free parking 430 ft
- Private parking 518 ft
- Public parking 571 ft
- 47th Street & Ellis · CTA 135 ft
- 47th Street & Ellis · CTA 151 ft
- 47th Street & Ellis · CTA 161 ft
- 47th Street & Ellis · CTA 171 ft
- 47th Street & Greenwood · CTA 453 ft
- Carver 47 Cafe 430 ft
- De Rice · asian 551 ft
- Gorée Cuisine · african 797 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Ambrose Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60653 area around St Ambrose Catholic Church is home to 34,364 residents with a median household income of $35,136 and a median age of 36.5 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 St Ambrose 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.
Your Sunday at St Ambrose Catholic Church
St Ambrose Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Ambrose Catholic Church
- What denomination is St Ambrose Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What is the phone number for St Ambrose Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at (773) 624-3695.
- Where is St Ambrose Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 1012 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653.
- Who is the patron saint of St Ambrose Catholic Church?
- Saint Ambrose (Ambrose of Milan). Feast day: Dec 7.
- How do visitors rate St Ambrose Catholic Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
- Is St Ambrose 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 St Ambrose Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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