Catholic · WI · est. 1847

St. John the Evangelist

831 N. Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

About St. John the Evangelist

St. John the Evangelist is a Catholic church located at 831 N. Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. St. John the Evangelist was founded in 1847. You can reach St. John the Evangelist at +14142769814.

Patron saint of St. John the Evangelist

Saint John the Evangelist

John, Apostle & Evangelist

Feast day: Dec 27

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Other churches named after Saint John the Evangelist

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Where is St. John the Evangelist located?

St. John the Evangelist is located at 831 N. Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. The building sits at coordinates 43.04214, -87.90348, placing it in Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at St. John the Evangelist

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.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. John the Evangelist

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Churches in the same diocese as St. John the Evangelist

St. John the Evangelist shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St. John the Evangelist

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St. John the Evangelist by the numbers

179 Years of continuous worship since 1847
Neoclassical architecture Architectural tradition
Victor Schulte Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. John the Evangelist

What denomination is St. John the Evangelist?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. John the Evangelist located?
St. John the Evangelist is located at 831 N. Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202.
When was St. John the Evangelist founded?
Founded in 1847.
Who is the patron saint of St. John the Evangelist?
Saint John the Evangelist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
What is the architecture of St. John the Evangelist?
St. John the Evangelist is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Victor Schulte.

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