Catholic church · IL · Verified Apr 2026

St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church

2132 EAST 72ND STREET, Chicago, IL 60649
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4.7 · 117 Google reviews

About St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 2132 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649. As of April 2026, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 117 Google reviews. You can reach St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church at (773) 363-1700.

Patron saint of St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


When does St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church hold services?


St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 7–7:30 AM, Thursday 7–7:30 AM, Friday 7–7:30 AM, Saturday 7:30–8 AM, 5–6 PM, Sunday 10–11:30 AM, Monday 7–7:30 AM, Tuesday 7–7:30 AM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
7–7:30 AM
Thursday
7–7:30 AM
Friday
7–7:30 AM
Saturday
7:30–8 AM, 5–6 PM
Sunday
10–11:30 AM
Monday
7–7:30 AM
Tuesday
7–7:30 AM

Ministries and programs at St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


  • · St Josephine Bakhita Food Distribution Center

Where is St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church located?


St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church is located at 2132 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649. The building sits at coordinates 41.76477, -87.57247, placing it in Chicago, IL 60649.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 18, 2026.

The neighborhood around St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


The ZIP code 60649 area around St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church is home to 50,143 residents with a median household income of $39,862 and a median age of 37.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

50,143 Residents in ZIP 60649
37.5 Median age
$39,862 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St Josephine Bakhita 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.

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 Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


Service window 10–11:30 AM
Nearest transit 71st Street & Paxton · 538 ft
Coffee after Surf's Up · 899 ft

St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church by the numbers


117 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church


What denomination is St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 7–7:30 AM, Thursday 7–7:30 AM, Friday 7–7:30 AM, Saturday 7:30–8 AM, 5–6 PM, Sunday 10–11:30 AM, Monday 7–7:30 AM, Tuesday 7–7:30 AM
What is the phone number for St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church?
You can reach St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church at (773) 363-1700.
Where is St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church located?
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church is located at 2132 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649.
How do visitors rate St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 117 Google reviews.

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