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Catholic church · IL · est. 1917 · Verified 17 days ago

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church

4827 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
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About St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


St. Thomas of Canterbury Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 4827 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States. St. Thomas of Canterbury Church was founded in 1917. The St. Thomas of Canterbury Church parish office answers at +1 773-878-5507.

Patron saint of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


Saint Thomas of Canterbury

Thomas, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 3

Read about Saint Thomas of Canterbury on Wikipedia →

Other parishes named after Saint Thomas of Canterbury


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

When does St. Thomas of Canterbury Church hold services?


St. Thomas of Canterbury Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 9–11:30 am, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9–11:30 am, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9–11:30 am
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9–11:30 am
Tuesday
Closed

Ministries and programs at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


  • · Saint Thomas of Canterbury - Food Distribution Center

Where is St. Thomas of Canterbury Church located?


St. Thomas of Canterbury Church is located at 4827 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.96998, -87.65586, placing it in Chicago, IL 60640.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


The ZIP code 60640 area around St. Thomas of Canterbury Church is home to 67,317 residents with a median household income of $69,397 and a median age of 37.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

67,317 Residents in ZIP 60640
37.4 Median age
$69,397 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Thomas of Canterbury 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Thursday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Churches founded the same year as St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1917 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


Service window Closed
Nearest transit Sheridan & Gunnison · 259 ft
Coffee after Breakfast House · 285 ft

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church by the numbers


109 Years of continuous worship since 1917
Joseph W. McCarthy Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


What denomination is St. Thomas of Canterbury Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church?
Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 9–11:30 am, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9–11:30 am, Tuesday Closed
What is the phone number for St. Thomas of Canterbury Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 773-878-5507.
Where is St. Thomas of Canterbury Church located?
The parish is located at 4827 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States.
When was St. Thomas of Canterbury Church founded?
Founded in 1917.
Who is the patron saint of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church?
Saint Thomas of Canterbury (Thomas, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 3.
What is the architecture of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church?
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church is designed by Joseph W. McCarthy.
Is St. Thomas of Canterbury Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


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Visitor notes about St. Thomas of Canterbury Church


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