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St. Helena of the Cross

10121 S. Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

About St. Helena of the Cross

St. Helena of the Cross is a Catholic church located at 10121 S. Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628. You can reach St. Helena of the Cross at +17737792243.

Patron saint of St. Helena of the Cross

Other churches named after Saint Helena

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

Where is St. Helena of the Cross located?

St. Helena of the Cross is located at 10121 S. Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628. The building sits at coordinates 41.70994, -87.63648, placing it in Chicago, IL 60628.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 26, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Helena of the Cross

The ZIP code 60628 area around St. Helena of the Cross is home to 61,419 residents with a median household income of $48,601 and a median age of 40.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

61,419 Residents in ZIP 60628
40.4 Median age
$48,601 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Helena of the Cross

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.

Questions and answers about St. Helena of the Cross

What denomination is St. Helena of the Cross?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Helena of the Cross located?
St. Helena of the Cross is located at 10121 S. Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628.

Photographs of St. Helena of the Cross

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