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Catholic church · IL · est. 1914 · Verified -6.8536809837269 days ago

St. Barbara Catholic Church

2859 SOUTH THROOP STREET, Chicago, IL 60608
4.6 · 76 Google reviews

About St. Barbara Catholic Church


St. Barbara Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 2859 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States. St. Barbara Catholic Church was founded in 1914. As of April 2026, St. Barbara Catholic Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 76 Google reviews. The St. Barbara Catholic Church parish office answers at +17738427979.

t. Barbara's in Chicago - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois, at 2859 South Throop St. It is a prime example of the Polish Cathedral style of churches in both its opulence and grand scale.

Patron saint of St. Barbara Catholic Church


Saint Barbara

Barbara of Nicomedia

Feast day: Dec 4

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Other parishes named after Saint Barbara


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

From Wikipedia

St. Barbara Church (Chicago)

St. Barbara's in Chicago - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois, at 2859 South Throop St.

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Where is St. Barbara Catholic Church located?


St. Barbara Catholic Church is located at 2859 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.84222, -87.65264, placing it in Chicago, IL 60608.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around St. Barbara Catholic Church


The ZIP code 60608 area around St. Barbara Catholic Church is home to 82,749 residents with a median household income of $66,821 and a median age of 34.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

82,749 Residents in ZIP 60608
34.1 Median age
$66,821 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Barbara 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 St. Barbara Catholic Church


1 other US churches in the Polish Cathedral style tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St. Barbara Catholic Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1914 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Barbara Catholic Church


Nearest transit Archer & Throop · 594 ft

St. Barbara Catholic Church by the numbers


112 Years of continuous worship since 1914
76 Google reviews to date
Polish Cathedral style Architectural tradition
Worthmann & Steinbach Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Barbara Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Barbara Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Barbara Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 2859 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States.
When was St. Barbara Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1914.
Who is the patron saint of St. Barbara Catholic Church?
Saint Barbara (Barbara of Nicomedia). Feast day: Dec 4.
How do visitors rate St. Barbara Catholic Church?
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 76 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of St. Barbara Catholic Church?
St. Barbara Catholic Church is a Polish cathedral style building, designed by Worthmann & Steinbach.
Is St. Barbara 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. Barbara Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Visitor notes about St. Barbara Catholic Church


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