St. Agatha - St. James Parish/Roman Catholic Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
St. Agatha-St. James is a historic Roman Catholic parish located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. Originally established in 1850, the parish serves a vibrant and diverse community including university students, young couples, and local families with generational ties to the area. The church features stunning architecture with blue and white interiors and is available for weddings. Adjacent to the church is the Newman Center, a beautifully renovated building that serves as a hub for Catholic campus ministry at both Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. The parish offers sacramental preparation including OCIA, Pre-Cana, Adult Confirmation, Baptism, and Catechism programs. Additional ministries include spiritual formation opportunities, small groups and communities, volunteer opportunities in liturgical, music, hospital, social, and homeless outreach services.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
267-787-5000Services
Founded
1887Architect
Edwin Forrest DurangCapacity
650Last updated August 2026
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 95 Catholic congregations in Philadelphia County, PA. Catholic accounts for 37% of the county's 1,309 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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