About Saint Benedict the African Church
Saint Benedict the African Church is a Catholic church located at 6012 SOUTH LAFLIN STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636. You can reach Saint Benedict the African Church at +17734764831.
Patron saint of Saint Benedict the African Church
Benedict of Nursia
Feast day: Jul 11
Other churches named after Saint Benedict the African
1 other churches named in honor of Saint Benedict the African are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
Where is Saint Benedict the African Church located?
Saint Benedict the African Church is located at 6012 SOUTH LAFLIN STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636. The building sits at coordinates 41.78470, -87.66203, placing it in Chicago, IL 60636.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- 59th Street & Laflin · CTA 735 ft
- 59th Street & Laflin · CTA 787 ft
- Ashland & 61st Street · CTA 850 ft
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- Ashland & 61st Street · CTA 932 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 25, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint Benedict the African Church
The ZIP code 60636 area around Saint Benedict the African Church is home to 29,833 residents with a median household income of $30,451 and a median age of 37.4 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 Saint Benedict the African 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Saint Benedict the African Church
Questions and answers about Saint Benedict the African Church
- What denomination is Saint Benedict the African Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Benedict the African Church located?
- Saint Benedict the African Church is located at 6012 SOUTH LAFLIN STREET, Chicago, IL, 60636.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Benedict the African Church?
- Saint Benedict the African (Benedict of Nursia). Feast day: Jul 11.
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