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  • 09/10/2024 03:20pm Celebrating Seniors: View Message
  • 09/10/2024 03:20pm The GOOD Grief group will met Thursday, September 19 at 10:00 am in the St. Luke room. The presenter will... View Message
  • 09/10/2024 03:19pm Shelly will be available next weekend (September 21-22) for all your office needs. She will be in the atrium after... View Message
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.




Shelly will be available this weekend for all your office needs. She will be in the atrium after all Masses.

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  • Memorial Mass

    We will hold our annual Memorial Mass on Nov. 7 at 6:30 pm. We will present the crosses hanging in our Memorial box to the families of the deceased. All are welcome to attend and support these families.Read More »

  • Hurricane Relief

    Our prayers go out to those who perished, their families, and untold numbers of people who were injured and suffered devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. You may donate on our secure website: catholiccharitiesnwo.org, noting Hurricane Helene Relief as your donation designation. Checks made out to Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, with a notation designating Hurricane Helene Relief, … Continue reading "Hurricane Relief"Read More »
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Upcoming Events

November 6, 2024
November 7, 2024

  • Prayer, lunch & mtg with St. Mary's staff

    November 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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  • Confession

    November 7, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

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  • Rosary in church

    November 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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  • Memorial Mass

    November 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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  • Beacon of Love Mtg

    November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    St. Matthew & Mark Rms

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  • Choir practice

    November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    church

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November 20, 2024

  • Mass at Holy Cross

    November 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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  • rosary in church

    November 20, 2024 @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am

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  • Celebrating Seniors Mass

    November 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

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  • Celebrating Seniors lunch

    November 20, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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  • Prayer Shawl

    November 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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  • Nursing Home Mass

    November 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Glenn Park

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  • Second Hour

    November 20, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
    all facilities

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  • Adoration in church

    November 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Mass at Holy Cross

    December 4, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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  • Prayer Shawl

    December 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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  • Kingsbury Place Mass

    December 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • Family/Parent Meeting Night at HCCS

    December 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    HCCS in the gym

    Will hold the WONDER BOX family meeting in the gym.  the last hour will address how families may make the Advent season Holy for their family. ? Fr. Dave present for 15 minutes to families.

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  • Second Hour

    December 4, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
    all facilities

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  • Adoration in church

    December 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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