Catholic Churches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Directions

Address

111 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

About Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church

Founded in 1850 in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, Sts. Agatha and James serves a richly diverse community of students, young professionals, and longtime residents steps from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The parish's Newman Center anchors Catholic campus ministry for both universities, while Saturday vigil Masses in English, Spanish, Korean, and Filipino reflect the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's urban breadth.

Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The parish offers Mass 17 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM

Monday

12:05 PM

Tuesday

12:05 PM
5:30 PM
7 PM

Wednesday

12:05 PM
5:30 PM

Thursday

12:05 PM
5:30 PM

Friday

12:05 PM
5:30 PM

Saturday

5:30 PM(2nd Saturdays)
Spanish
5:30 PM(3rd Saturdays)
Korean
5:30 PM(Multicultural, 4th Saturdays)
7 PM(1st Saturdays)
Filipino

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM - 9 AM
11 AM - 11:30 AM
5 PM - 5:30 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

OCIA) Who We Are Encounter. Grow. Serve. “Helping the University City community to encounter Christ, grow in the Christian life, and be sent forth to serve as missionary disciples from one heart to an

Bible Study

Bible Study

Schedule: Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church? ▼

Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church? ▼

Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 8:30 AM - 9 AM, 11 AM - 11:30 AM, 5 PM - 5:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church? ▼

Yes, Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:05 PM, 7 PM, 5:30 PM.

Where is Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church located? ▼

Sts. Agatha and James Catholic Church is located at 111 South 38th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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