About St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 2907 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. St. James Catholic Church was founded in 1875. As of April 2026, St. James Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 57 Google reviews. The St. James Catholic Church parish office answers at (312) 842-1919.
Patron saint of St. James Catholic Church
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5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Saint James
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Catholic · Savannah, GA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint James Less Roman Catholic Church
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St. James
St. James Cathedral (Chicago)
St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron Street and Wabash Avenue in the River North neighborhood of the Near North Side area of the city.
When does St. James Catholic Church hold services?
St. James Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–3:30 PM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM–2 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–3:30 PM
Where is St. James Catholic Church located?
St. James Catholic Church is located at 2907 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The building sits at coordinates 41.84062, -87.62531, placing it in Chicago, IL 60616.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 190 ft
- Private parking 203 ft
- Customers parking 299 ft
- Private parking 367 ft
- Customers parking 420 ft
- Michigan & 29th Street · CTA 302 ft
- Michigan & 29th Street · CTA 325 ft
- Michigan & 29th Street · CTA 390 ft
- Michigan & 29th Street · CTA 427 ft
- State & 29th Street · CTA 492 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. James Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60616 area around St. James Catholic Church is home to 52,707 residents with a median household income of $72,326 and a median age of 37.6 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. James 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. James Catholic Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Parishes in the same diocese as St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Diocese of Chicago Chicago, IL
- Saint James Church Chicago, IL
- Church of the Ascension Chicago, IL
- Saint James Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Cathedral of Saint James Chicago, IL
Churches founded the same year as St. James Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1875 are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Detroit, MI
- Diocese of Chicago Chicago, IL
- Saint James Church Chicago, IL
- North Presbyterian Church Elmira, NY
- Church of the Holy Cross Dallas, TX
Your Sunday at St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. James Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. James Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. James Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–3:30 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–3:30 PM
- What is the phone number for St. James Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at (312) 842-1919.
- Where is St. James Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 2907 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616.
- When was St. James Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1875.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James Catholic Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
- How do visitors rate St. James Catholic Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 57 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. James Catholic Church?
- St. James Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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