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Catholic · WI

St. Rita

2318 South 61st. St, Milwaukee, WI 53219

About St. Rita

St. Rita is a Catholic church located at 2318 South 61st. St, Milwaukee, WI, 53219. You can reach St. Rita at +14145417515.

St. Rita 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.

Patron saint of St. Rita

Saint Rita

Rita of Cascia

Feast day: May 22

Read about Saint Rita on Wikipedia →

Other churches named after Saint Rita

5 other churches named in honor of Saint Rita are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is St. Rita located?

St. Rita is located at 2318 South 61st. St, Milwaukee, WI, 53219. The building sits at coordinates 43.00215, -87.98818, placing it in Milwaukee, WI 53219.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Address
2318 South 61st. St, Milwaukee, WI, 53219
Coordinates
43.002145, -87.98818
Latitude
43.002145
Longitude
-87.98818
Directions
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The neighborhood around St. Rita

The ZIP code 53219 area around St. Rita is home to 35,223 residents with a median household income of $68,332 and a median age of 37.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

35,223 Residents in ZIP 53219
37.5 Median age
$68,332 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Rita

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.

Questions and answers about St. Rita

What denomination is St. Rita?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Rita located?
St. Rita is located at 2318 South 61st. St, Milwaukee, WI, 53219.
Who is the patron saint of St. Rita?
Saint Rita (Rita of Cascia). Feast day: May 22.

Photographs of St. Rita

Milwaukee February 2026 40 (St. Rita Square).jpg
Milwaukee February 2026 40 (St. Rita Square) · CC BY-SA 4.0
St Rita Church by Robert Osborne.jpg
St Rita Church by Robert Osborne · CC BY-SA 4.0

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