About Saint Gelasius Church
Saint Gelasius Church is a Catholic church located at 6415 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. You can reach Saint Gelasius Church at +17733636500.
Patron saint of Saint Gelasius Church
Shrine of Christ the King (Chicago)
The Shrine of Christ the King, formerly known as St. Clara and St. Gelasius Church, is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago in the Woodlawn neighborhood. It is now the National Headquarters of the American Province of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, who are restoring the church after a 2015 fire.
Where is Saint Gelasius Church located?
Saint Gelasius Church is located at 6415 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. The building sits at coordinates 41.77845, -87.59570, placing it in Chicago, IL 60637.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 443 ft
- Public parking 472 ft
- Public parking 600 ft
- Private parking 696 ft
- Customers parking 745 ft
- 63rd Street & Woodlawn · CTA 751 ft
- 63rd Street & Kimbark · CTA 768 ft
- 63rd Street & Woodlawn · CTA 817 ft
- 63rd Street & University · CTA 863 ft
- 63rd Street & Kimbark · CTA 863 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 26, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint Gelasius Church
The ZIP code 60637 area around Saint Gelasius Church is home to 51,145 residents with a median household income of $37,247 and a median age of 31.2 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 Gelasius 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 Gelasius Church
Questions and answers about Saint Gelasius Church
- What denomination is Saint Gelasius Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Gelasius Church located?
- Saint Gelasius Church is located at 6415 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637.
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