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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

Full Schedule
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Parish News

  • Men’s Retreat

    Click on this link to view a short video of the speaker who will be at the Men’s Retreat on March 1 & 15. https://stjohndefiance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2915.movRead More »

  • Shelly will be available

    after Masses on February 15-16 to schedule Mass Intentions, register with the parish, to answer any questions you may have, etc…Read More »
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Upcoming Events

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  • NCYC parent-student info mtg

    March 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    St. John Rm

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  • Boy Scouts

    March 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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