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. St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) was founded in 1875. 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. The St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) parish office answers at +1 773-622-4620.
Patron saint of St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)
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St. James
St. James Cathedral (Chicago)
St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron Street and Wabash Avenue in the River North neighborhood of the Near North Side area of the city.
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.
- Public parking 1083 ft
- Fullerton & Menard · CTA 207 ft
- Fullerton & Menard · CTA 236 ft
- Fullerton & Major · CTA 577 ft
- Fullerton & Major · CTA 627 ft
- Fullerton & Marmora · CTA 718 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 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.
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Parishes in the same diocese as 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) shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Diocese of Chicago Chicago, IL
- St. James Chicago, IL
- Church of the Ascension Chicago, IL
- Saint James Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Cathedral of Saint James Chicago, IL
Churches founded the same year as St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish)
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1875 are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Detroit, MI
- Diocese of Chicago Chicago, IL
- St. James Chicago, IL
- North Presbyterian Church Elmira, NY
- Church of the Holy Cross Dallas, TX
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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 parish 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 the parish at +1 773-622-4620.
- Where is St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) located?
- The parish is located at 5730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States.
- When was St James The Apostle Catholic Church (St John Bosco-St James The Apostle Parish) founded?
- Founded in 1875.
- 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.
- What is the architecture of 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 Gothic Revival building.
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