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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. You can reach St. John the Evangelist at +14142769814.

St. John the Evangelist is one of 655 churches we list in Milwaukee, among 6,256 across Wisconsin. It falls within Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. It is counted among 55 Catholic churches in Milwaukee, part of 1,077 in the Catholic tradition across Wisconsin. Its design is attributed to Victor Schulte. It is administered within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

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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From Wikipedia

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Milwaukee)

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Milwaukee Landmark. It is located just east of Cathedral Square Park.

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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


5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

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.

St. John the Evangelist by the numbers


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.
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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