St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contact & Location for St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Loading map…
Service Times for St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Mass
Sunday 11:30 AM
Sunday Mass
Sunday 5:30 PM
Sunday Mass
Monday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 5:30 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday 5:30 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 12:05 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 5:30 PM
Daily Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Programs & Ministries at St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
About St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
St. Agatha-St. James is a historic Roman Catholic parish located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, serving a diverse community of university students, young couples, and long-time local families. Established in 1850, the church features a beautiful sanctuary and operates a vibrant Newman Center for Catholic campus ministry at Penn and Drexel universities.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly.
Service Format: Roman Catholic Masses are offered on Sundays at 9am, 11:30am, and 5:30pm, with daily Mass Monday–Friday at 12:05pm and Tuesday–Friday evenings at 5:30pm.
Visitor Tips: St. Agatha-St. James is a historic parish in University City with a diverse community of students, young couples, and longtime residents; the Newman Center adjacent to the church offers Catholic campus ministry for Drexel and Penn students and serves as a hub of Catholic life in the area.
Groups & programs
FOCUS Bible Studies
What their website says
FOCUS Bible Studies Learn more →
Rosary Group
What their website says
Rosary Group Learn more →
LUX CHRISTI
What their website says
LUX CHRISTI 6 - 7 PM Faith Formation & Discussion
History & building
Founded in 1850
Our original parish was established in 1850 as the Church of St. James the Greater. Construction of the current building... began on October 16, 1881 and was completed in 1887.
What their website says
Our original parish was established in 1850 as the Church of St. James the Greater.
Building completed in 1887
Hosts weddings
What their website says
Our church’s stunning architecture with blue and white interiors is ideal for weddings.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email
Quick Actions
Churches Near You
Other Churches Nearby
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email