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St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)

5730 WEST FULLERTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639
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4.8 · 77 Google reviews

About St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 5730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States. As of April 2026, St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) holds a 4.8-star rating across 77 Google reviews. You can reach St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) at +1 773-622-4620.

Patron saint of St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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When does St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) hold services?


St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 7:30 am–8 pm, Thursday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–4 pm, Monday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am–6:30 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
7:30 am–8 pm
Thursday
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
7 am–4 pm
Monday
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am–6:30 pm

Where is St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) located?


St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) is located at 5730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.92400, -87.76983, placing it in Chicago, IL 60639.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 18, 2026.

The neighborhood around St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


The ZIP code 60639 area around St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) is home to 85,248 residents with a median household income of $54,969 and a median age of 35.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

85,248 Residents in ZIP 60639
35.5 Median age
$54,969 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


Service window 7 am–4 pm
Nearest transit Fullerton & Menard · 338 ft

St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) by the numbers


77 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)


What denomination is St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)?
Published hours: Wednesday 7:30 am–8 pm, Thursday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–4 pm, Monday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
What is the phone number for St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)?
You can reach St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) at +1 773-622-4620.
Where is St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) located?
St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) is located at 5730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States.
Who is the patron saint of St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
How do visitors rate St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 77 Google reviews.

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