Catholic church · PA · est. 1887 · Verified Apr 2026

St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church

3728 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
4.8 · 102 Google reviews

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. You can reach St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church 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


Other churches named after Saint Agatha


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

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 39.95474, -75.19797, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 18, 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.

53,679 Residents in ZIP 19104
22.9 Median age
$33,766 Median household income

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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches founded the same year as St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church


1 other churches with a documented founding year of 1887 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church


Nearest transit Market St & 39th St · 896 ft
Coffee after Molly Tea · 121 ft

St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church by the numbers


139 Years of continuous worship since 1887
650 Seats in the main sanctuary
75′ Published height
102 Google reviews to date
Edwin Forrest Durang Architect

Questions and answers about St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
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.
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.

Visitor notes about St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church


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