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510 Jackson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: (419)782-7121
Fax: (419)782-5813
Email: stjohn@stjohndefiance.org

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Welcome

Welcome to our website & church! Praise God for our return to publicly celebrated Mass. Jesus invites us to trust Him & unite our lives to His sacrifice. We miss you & hope you consider coming back to join us. May God bless you on your faith journey.




Mass Times

Sunday
8 am and 10 am (Live streaming 10 am)

Saturday
5:00 pm

Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 pm

Friday
9:00 am

Reconciliation

Sunday
9:15 to 9:45 am

Tuesday & Thursday
5:45 to 6:15 pm

Friday
8:15 to 8:45 am

Saturday
4:00 to 4:45 pm

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Parish News

  • Just a reminder:

    If you or a loved one is residing in a nursing home facility or moves to a different facility, please contact the office and let us know.  The facility can not contact us because of HIPPA laws, so we would appreciate hearing from you. 419-782-7121. Thanks!Read More »

  • Adoration:

    Pray with us on Wednesdays: 6:30 to 7:30 pm. St. Mary has Adoration in church.Read More »
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    July 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

    Lawrence Kunesh

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    July 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    St John & St. Luke

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  • Confession

    July 13, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am

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  • Northwesternaires singing in Church

    July 13, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:15 am

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  • Mass

    July 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Dale Ott

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