About St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608. St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church was founded in 1889. As of April 2026, St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 147 Google reviews. You can reach St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at (773) 927-6646.
Continuing in a tradition of Polish foundation, the parish community of today is a multicultural and diverse congregation united in faith of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ and service to one another in His name. We strive to live out the Gospel values according to God's Commandments and the Magisterial Teachings of the Church and with the help of God's grace, grow ever deeper in the virtuous life."
Patron saint of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
When does St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church hold services?
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Friday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday 4–5:30 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2:30 PM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4–5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–12 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–2:30 PM
Where is St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located?
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is located at 1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608. The building sits at coordinates 41.83580, -87.65242, placing it in Chicago, IL 60608.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 46 ft
- Private parking 305 ft
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- Private parking 600 ft
- Customers free parking 689 ft
- 31st Street & Morgan · CTA 810 ft
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- 31st Street & Aberdeen · CTA 833 ft
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- Bridgeport Coffeehouse · coffee_shop 846 ft
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Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 18, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
The ZIP code 60608 area around St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is home to 82,749 residents with a median household income of $66,821 and a median age of 34.1 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. Mary of Perpetual Help 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
3 other US churches in the eclectic architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church San Angelo, TX
- First Baptist Church Scituate, MA · est. 1870
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church San Angelo, TX
Churches founded the same year as St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1889 are indexed in Churches List.
- Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Sioux Falls, SD
- United Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL
- United Church of Hyde Park Chicago, IL
- Sudbury Memorial Congregational Framingham, MA
- Yet United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
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Questions and answers about St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Friday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday 4–5:30 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–2:30 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2:30 PM
- What is the phone number for St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- You can reach St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at (773) 927-6646.
- Where is St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located?
- St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is located at 1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608.
- When was St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1889.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- Saint Mary of Perpetual (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
- How do visitors rate St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 147 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church?
- St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Henry Engelbert.
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