Deirdre H.
8/14/2025
Lovely church and a wonderful active community of young and old! It's such a welcoming group of parishioners and priests.
St. Agatha - St. James Church
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3720 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
St. Agatha - St. James Church is an apostolic Catholic community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and service among its members and the surrounding university community. With a mission centered on helping individuals encounter Christ and live as missionary disciples, the church offers various sacramental preparations, volunteer opportunities, and spiritual formation programs.
The parish also manages the Penn Drexel Newman campus ministries, providing additional resources and community for students. With its stunning architecture and welcoming atmosphere, St. Agatha - St. James is a vibrant hub for worship, fellowship, and outreach in Philadelphia.
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Megan S.
9/1/2014
I'm reviewing this specifically as a venue, not a religious affiliation, so take from this what you will. My cousin recently had her wedding ceremony in this church, and the architecture was...
Clarice O.
7/10/2015
I went here to witness my cousin's wedding, and the priest and the church simply made for a moving ceremony. I am not an architecture expert, but I found this church to be simply beautiful. The...
Chrissy R.
3/7/2012
For years, I have heard people complaining about their priests politking from the Altar. I have to say I didn't really believe them. I thought it was agnostics making excuses for not going to...
Resa M.
1/2/2016
St. Agatha St. James Church has been a crucial part of my faith journey while in the Philadelphia area. It is a beautiful Catholic community in so many ways. I highly recommend this church to...
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