Catholic Churches in Chicago, Illinois

St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish)

Archdiocese of Chicago

Directions

Address

2250 N McVicker Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639

About St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish)

St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) is a Roman Rite parish located in Chicago, IL, within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Saint John Bosco was an Italian Roman Catholic priest who lived from 1815 to 1888. He is known as the patron saint of youth and educators.

The parish offers 26 Masses weekly, including 9 on Sundays. Confession is available at 9 scheduled times, and adoration is offered at 2 scheduled times. Masses are celebrated in Spanish and Polish.


St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish offers Mass 26 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 11 AM and 12 PM and 1 PM and 7 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7 AM
Spanish
7:30 AM
Polish
9 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
Polish
11 AM
Spanish
12 PM
Spanish
1 PM
Spanish
7 PM
Spanish

Monday

8 AM
Polish
8 AM
7 PM
Spanish

Tuesday

8 AM
Polish
8 AM
7 PM
Spanish

Wednesday

8 AM
8 AM
Polish
7 PM
Spanish

Thursday

8 AM
8 AM
Polish
7 PM
Spanish

Friday

8 AM
8 AM
Polish
7 PM
Spanish

Saturday

5 PM
7 PM
Spanish

Confession Schedule

Sunday

6 PM - 7 PMConfession in English and Spanish
6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Monday

6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Tuesday

6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Wednesday

6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Thursday

6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Friday

6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Saturday

6 PM - 7 PMConfession in English and Spanish
6 PM - 6:45 PMSt. John Bosco Church

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday: 7:45 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 8:15 PM - 7 AM (Adoración hasta 7am el siguiente mañana)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish)?

St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 7 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Saturday, Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday.

When is confession at St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish)?

St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) confession times: Sunday 6 PM - 7 PM, 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Monday 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Tuesday 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Wednesday 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Thursday 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Friday 6 PM - 6:45 PM; Saturday 6 PM - 7 PM, 6 PM - 6:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish)?

Yes, St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM, 7 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) have daily Mass?

Yes, St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 PM, 8 AM.

Where is St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) located?

St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) is located at 2250 N McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. John Bosco Church (St. James--St. John Bosco Parish) offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Thursday 7:45 PM - 9 PM; Saturday 8:15 PM - 7 AM.