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. You can reach St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 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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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 39.95123, -75.16129, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- 6059 Chestnut St & 13th St · SEPTA 305 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 338 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 351 ft
- 13th Street · SEPTA 371 ft
- 13th St & Market St · SEPTA 377 ft
- Federal Donuts & Chicken · chicken, donut 387 ft
- Bank & Bourbon 400 ft
- Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria · pizza 443 ft
- Fogo de Chão · brazilian, steak_house 479 ft
- Barbuzzo · mediterranean 486 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 18, 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1832 are indexed in Churches List.
- Christ Church North Dallas, TX
- Life in Christ Family Church Dallas, TX
- Living Christ Church Dallas, TX
- Grace Church of God in Christ Chester, PA
- Christ Covenant Church Dallas, TX
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 church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- 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.
- 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 listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. 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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