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  • 08/14/2018 10:15am August 15 is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have a... View Message
  • 08/10/2018 01:00pm August 15 is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have a... View Message
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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 to our parish. Come experience Jesus in our midst and grow as his disciples. You are an important member of the Body of Christ; join us in sharing him with the world. Please feel free to contact us at anytime. God bless

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Mass Times

Sunday
8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am

Saturday
5:00pm

Reconciliation

Saturday
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm

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Parish News

  • August 15 – Holy Day of Obligation

    August 15 is the Holy of Of Obligation for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. John’s will have Mass at 6 pm on August 14 and at noon on August 15. St. Mary’s will have Mass at 8 am and 6:30 pm on Aug. 15 at Holy Cross Catholic School Chapel.Read More »

  • RCIA

    RCIA classes will be held on Thursday nights beginning in September. The first few RCIA classes are a period of Inquiry. There is no obligation involved in attending these meetings. They are intended to help people decide whether they want to learn about the Faith. Call 782-7121 or email jelliott@stjohndefiance.org to sign up.Read More »
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From The Pastor

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Deacon Mark

August 14, 2018

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father Eric

August 8, 2018

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Marty Nassr

July 30, 2018

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