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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

  • YES

    Youth REGISTRATION The 2025 Defiance Y.E.S. project begins Thursday, June 5th at 5:30 p.m.  Incoming 8th grade students through graduating seniors are encouraged to join us for this weekend service retreat. This will give you opportunities to make new friends from throughout Defiance and the surrounding area, have some great fun, grow in faith and … Continue reading "YES"Read More »

  • YES 2025

      Are you needing some help? The 2025 Defiance Y.E.S. project would love to help YOU! It involves high school youth and adults helping those in need with painting, cleaning, landscaping, or many other tasks that are just too difficult for you, our area residents, to do, FREE of charge! The goal is to spread … Continue reading "YES 2025"Read More »
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    June 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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    June 1, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am

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    June 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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  • Baptism Grube (Fr. Jason)

    June 1, 2025 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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  • Graduation Party Emmaus Hall deposit paid - Michelle Ritchie

    June 1, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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