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  • 04/12/2019 04:00pm Don't forget our Spring Cleaning for St. John's. We will begin at 9 am and work until noon tomorrow morning.... View Message
  • 04/10/2019 04:00pm Spring Cleaning – Saturday, April 13, 9-noon, come at your convenience, stay as long as you can. Let’s make... View Message
  • 04/10/2019 12:00pm As has been our Lenten custom for the past 2 years, the confessional lights will be on in parishes across... View Message
  • 04/03/2019 11:00am April 4th is our Day of Grace but because we have a funeral on Thursday morning, there will not be... View Message
  • 03/09/2019 03:30pm Just a heads up (it's safe now) The front doors of the church are now open for masses. The window... 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 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
8:00am, 10:00am

Saturday
5:00pm

Reconciliation

Saturday
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Thursday
5:45pm - 6:15pm

Full Schedule
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Parish News

  • Wind Damage

    Beginning today, March 1, until further notice the three front doors of the church cannot be used. Please use the grotto door, the handicap ramp door or the atrium doors. This is for everyone’s safety due to wind damage to the storm window of the large stained glass windowRead More »

  • Co-Parish Mission next Month!

    Co-Parish Mission at St. Mary Catholic Church with Matthew Allner See the video link below to check out this year’s presenter:   Monday, March 25th – From Faith to Family: Putting on God’s Armor Tuesday, March 26th – Answering the Call to Serve Wednesday, March 27th – Dedicating Our Talents & Our Time to God … Continue reading "Co-Parish Mission next Month!"Read More »
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From The Pastor

Palm Sunday – Father Eric

April 18, 2019

Fourth Sunday in Lent – Father Eric

April 1, 2019

Third Sunday of Lent – Father Eric

March 27, 2019

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