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Saint Simon Church

5157 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632

About Saint Simon Church


Saint Simon Church is a Catholic church located at 5157 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60632. You can reach Saint Simon Church at +17734361045.

Patron saint of Saint Simon Church


Saint Simon

Simon, Apostle

Feast day: Oct 28

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Other churches named after Saint Simon


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Simon are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint Simon Church located?


Saint Simon Church is located at 5157 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60632. The building sits at coordinates 41.79943, -87.69342, placing it in Chicago, IL 60632.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 25, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Simon Church


The ZIP code 60632 area around Saint Simon Church is home to 86,372 residents with a median household income of $53,966 and a median age of 33.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

86,372 Residents in ZIP 60632
33.1 Median age
$53,966 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Simon 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.

Your Sunday at Saint Simon Church


Nearest transit California & 52nd Street · 144 ft

Questions and answers about Saint Simon Church


What denomination is Saint Simon Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Simon Church located?
Saint Simon Church is located at 5157 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60632.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Simon Church?
Saint Simon (Simon, Apostle). Feast day: Oct 28.

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