About St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 5472 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, United States. St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church was founded in 1919. As of April 2026, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 94 Google reviews. The St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 773-324-2626.
t. Thomas the Apostle Church is a historic site at 5472 S. Kimbark Avenue in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, at 55th Street. A Roman Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago, it was built in 1922 and opened in 1925 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Patron saint of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Thomas, Apostle
Feast day: Jul 3
Other parishes named after Saint Thomas the Apostle
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Thomas the Apostle are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Thomas the Apostle
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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Thomas the Apostle
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Episcopal · Los Angeles, CA
Saint Thomas the Apostle
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Catholic (Byzantine) · Rahway, NJ
Saint Thomas the Apostle Byzantine
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church through the years
- 1919 Founded
- December 18, 1978 Added to the National Register
When does St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church hold services?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 am–4 pm, Thursday 8 am–4 pm, Friday 8 am–4 pm, Saturday 2–5:30 pm, Sunday 7–11 am, Monday 8 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8 am–4 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Thursday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Friday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Saturday
- 2–5:30 pm
- Sunday
- 7–11 am
- Monday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Tuesday
- 8 am–4 pm
Where is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church located?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is located at 5472 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.79584, -87.59555, placing it in Chicago, IL 60615.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 190 ft
- Public parking 302 ft
- Public parking 463 ft
- Public parking 469 ft
- Public parking 531 ft
- 55th Street & Woodlawn · CTA 318 ft
- 55th Street & Kimbark · CTA 318 ft
- 55th Street & Kimbark · CTA 325 ft
- 55th Street & Woodlawn · CTA 361 ft
- Woodlawn & 55th Street · CTA 430 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 390 ft
- Saucy Porka · asian, latin_american 466 ft
- Nile Restaurant · kebab, middle_eastern 489 ft
- Jet's Pizza · pizza 709 ft
- Nella Pizza e Pasta · italian, pizza 942 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60615 area around St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is home to 42,780 residents with a median household income of $56,518 and a median age of 34.7 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 Thomas the Apostle 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.
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78001132, added to the Register on December 18, 1978.
Read the official NPS nomination for St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church →
Churches founded the same year as St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1919 are indexed in Churches List.
- Chicago New Life Seventh-Day Adventist Church Chicago, IL
- Lord Jesus Christ's Church Columbus, OH
- Pentecostal Church of God Chicago, IL
- Calvary Pentecostal Church of God Houston, TX
- Pentecostal Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
- What denomination is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 am–4 pm, Thursday 8 am–4 pm, Friday 8 am–4 pm, Saturday 2–5:30 pm, Sunday 7–11 am, Monday 8 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8 am–4 pm
- What is the phone number for St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 773-324-2626.
- Where is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 5472 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, United States.
- When was St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1919.
- Is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 78001132, added December 18, 1978.
- Who is the patron saint of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- Saint Thomas the Apostle (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.
- How do visitors rate St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 94 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church?
- St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is a Modern architecture building, designed by Barry Byrne.
Photographs of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
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