About St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 21 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1832. As of April 2026, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 172 Google reviews. The St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +12155634145.
t. John the Evangelist Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Center City, Philadelphia, within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. From 1838 to 1864 it served as the cathedral for the diocese.
Patron saint of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
John, Apostle & Evangelist
Feast day: Dec 27
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Saint John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
St. John the Evangelist Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Center City, Philadelphia, within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. From 1838 to 1864 it served as the cathedral for the diocese. The historic Gothic Revival parish church, completed in 1832, is located just south of Market Street on 13th Street, a little more than a block from Philadelphia City Hall.
Where is St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church located?
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is located at 21 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The building sits at coordinates 39.95124, -75.16132, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Chestnut St & 13th St · SEPTA 305 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 341 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 348 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 364 ft
- 13th St & Market St · SEPTA 374 ft
- Federal Donuts & Chicken · chicken, donut 397 ft
- Bank & Bourbon 407 ft
- Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria · pizza 443 ft
- Fogo de Chão · brazilian, steak_house 472 ft
- Barbuzzo · mediterranean 489 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 19107 area around St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is home to 15,232 residents with a median household income of $67,690 and a median age of 31.1 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. John the Evangelist 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.
Your Sunday at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
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Questions and answers about St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 21 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
- When was St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1832.
- Who is the patron saint of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church?
- Saint John the Evangelist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
- How do visitors rate St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 172 Google reviews.
- Is St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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