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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

  • Lent Reconciliation

    Tuesdays          5:45 to 6:15 pm Thursdays         5:45 to 6:15 pm Fridays             8:15 to 8:45 am Saturdays          4:00 to 4:45 pm Sundays            9:15 to 9:45 amRead More »

  • Easter Baskets

    Last year the Food Pantry distributed Easter baskets to children in families accessing our services. To continue this project, we need donations of candy, small stuffed animals, toys and chocolate bunnies.  Thank you for your generosity. Read More »
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