About St. Hyacinth Basilica
St. Hyacinth Basilica is a Catholic Basilica in Chicago, Illinois located at 3635 W George St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States. St. Hyacinth Basilica was founded in August 7, 1921. As of April 2026, St. Hyacinth Basilica holds a 4.8-star rating across 344 Google reviews. The St. Hyacinth Basilica parish office answers at +1 773-342-3636.
he Basilica of Saint Hyacinth is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, located at 3636 West Wolfram Street in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a prime example of the Polish Cathedral style of churches in both its opulence and grand scale.
Patron saint of St. Hyacinth Basilica
Other parishes named after Saint Hyacinth
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Hyacinth are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Detroit, MI
St. Hyacinth
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Catholic · Toledo, OH
St. Hyacinth
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Catholic · Cleveland, OH
Saint Hyacinth Church
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African Methodist Episcopal · Milwaukee, WI
St. Hyacinth
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Catholic · Amarillo, TX
Saint Hyacinth's Church
Basilica of Saint Hyacinth
The Basilica of Saint Hyacinth is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, located at 3636 West Wolfram Street in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
When does St. Hyacinth Basilica hold services?
St. Hyacinth Basilica publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 5:30 am–8 pm, Thursday 5:30 am–8 pm, Friday 5:30 am–8 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–8 pm, Sunday 5:30 am–2 pm, Monday 5:30 am–8 pm, Tuesday 5:30 am–8 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 5:30 am–8 pm
- Thursday
- 5:30 am–8 pm
- Friday
- 5:30 am–8 pm
- Saturday
- 7:30 am–8 pm
- Sunday
- 5:30 am–2 pm
- Monday
- 5:30 am–8 pm
- Tuesday
- 5:30 am–8 pm
Where is St. Hyacinth Basilica located?
St. Hyacinth Basilica is located at 3635 W George St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.93307, -87.71858, placing it in Chicago, IL 60618.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 249 ft
- Customers free parking 495 ft
- Public parking 505 ft
- Customers parking 679 ft
- Private parking 715 ft
- Diversey & Lawndale · CTA 469 ft
- Diversey & Lawndale · CTA 571 ft
- Diversey & Central Park · CTA 584 ft
- Diversey & Central Park · CTA 640 ft
- Milwaukee & Central Park · CTA 771 ft
- Kerelys Cuban Cafe & Pizzeria 728 ft
- Loaf Lounge 738 ft
- Sipping Turtle Cafe 856 ft
- Tacos Tequilas · mexican 883 ft
- La Celia Latin Kitchen · mexican 902 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Hyacinth Basilica
The ZIP code 60618 area around St. Hyacinth Basilica is home to 92,235 residents with a median household income of $100,976 and a median age of 35.4 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 St. Hyacinth Basilica
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. Hyacinth Basilica
St. Hyacinth Basilica by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Hyacinth Basilica
- What denomination is St. Hyacinth Basilica?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Hyacinth Basilica?
- Published hours: Wednesday 5:30 am–8 pm, Thursday 5:30 am–8 pm, Friday 5:30 am–8 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–8 pm, Sunday 5:30 am–2 pm, Monday 5:30 am–8 pm, Tuesday 5:30 am–8 pm
- What is the phone number for St. Hyacinth Basilica?
- You can reach the parish at +1 773-342-3636.
- Where is St. Hyacinth Basilica located?
- The parish is located at 3635 W George St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States.
- When was St. Hyacinth Basilica founded?
- Founded in August 7, 1921.
- How do visitors rate St. Hyacinth Basilica?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 344 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Hyacinth Basilica?
- St. Hyacinth Basilica is a Neoclassical architecture building.
Photographs of St. Hyacinth Basilica
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