About St Walter Catholic Church
St Walter Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 11722 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60643. As of April 2026, St Walter Catholic Church holds a 5.1-star rating across 5 Google reviews. The St Walter Catholic Church parish office answers at +17737791515.
Patron saint of St Walter Catholic Church
Other parishes named after Saint Walter
2 other churches named in honor of Saint Walter are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
Where is St Walter Catholic Church located?
St Walter Catholic Church is located at 11722 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60643. The building sits at coordinates 41.68011, -87.67951, placing it in Chicago, IL 60643.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Western & 117th Street · Pace 358 ft
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- Western & 118th Street · Pace 551 ft
- Western & 119th Street Terminal · CTA 676 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Walter Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60643 area around St Walter Catholic Church is home to 48,270 residents with a median household income of $80,461 and a median age of 42.8 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 Walter 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 Walter Catholic Church
St Walter Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Walter Catholic Church
- What denomination is St Walter Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St Walter Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 11722 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60643.
- How do visitors rate St Walter Catholic Church?
- 5.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5 Google reviews.
- Is St Walter 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 Walter Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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