About St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 3728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1887. As of April 2026, St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 102 Google reviews. The building at St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church seats 650. The St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +12153869732.
St. Agatha-St. James Church is the first Catholic Church on the west side of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. It serves the Catholic community in University City. Is it also home to the first Newman Center in the country, which now serves both the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University."
Patron saint of St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
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Saint Agatha Church Rectory
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Where is St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church located?
St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church is located at 3728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The building sits at coordinates 39.95477, -75.19815, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 171 ft
- Public parking 194 ft
- Public parking 279 ft
- Public paid parking 299 ft
- Public parking 390 ft
- Market St & 39th St · SEPTA 866 ft
- Molly Tea · bubble_tea 164 ft
- Poke-Man 177 ft
- LaTao Hot Pot · asian 259 ft
- Uyghur Noodle King · noodle 400 ft
- Honeygrow · noodle, salad 417 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 19104 area around St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church is home to 53,679 residents with a median household income of $33,766 and a median age of 22.9 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. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman 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.
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Questions and answers about St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 3728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- When was St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1887.
- How do visitors rate St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 102 Google reviews.
- How large is St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church?
- The building seats 650.
- What is the architecture of St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church?
- St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church is designed by Edwin Forrest Durang.
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