About St. Joachim
St. Joachim is a Catholic parish located at 1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124. The St. Joachim parish office answers at +12155350580.
Patron saint of St. Joachim
Other parishes named after Saint Joachim
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Joachim are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Plainview, MN
Saint Joachim's Catholic Church
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Catholic · Pittsville, WI
St. Joachim
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Catholic · Eyota, MN
Saint Joachim's Catholic Church
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Catholic · Cedarhurst, NY
St. Joachim
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Catholic · Attica, NY
St. Joachim & Anne
St. Joachim Church, Philadelphia
St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church was the first Roman Catholic church founded in Northeast Philadelphia.
Where is St. Joachim located?
St. Joachim is located at 1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124. The building sits at coordinates 40.01175, -75.08990, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19124.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Church · SEPTA 440 ft
- Frankford Avenue & Church Street · SEPTA 472 ft
- Church · SEPTA 499 ft
- Church · SEPTA 597 ft
- Frankford Avenue & Ruan Street · SEPTA 640 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Joachim
The ZIP code 19124 area around St. Joachim is home to 72,919 residents with a median household income of $44,683 and a median age of 32.3 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. Joachim
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. Joachim
Questions and answers about St. Joachim
- What denomination is St. Joachim?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Joachim located?
- The parish is located at 1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Joachim?
- Saint Joachim (Joachim (father of Mary)). Feast day: Jul 26.
Photographs of St. Joachim
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