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  • 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
  • 03/06/2019 09:00am Reminder- Second Hour Classes tonight are replaced by Ash Wednesday Mass. St. John’s mass times are 5:15pm and 7pm.... View Message
  • 03/05/2019 03:00pm Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and is on March 6. Father Eric has mass at HCCS at 9:30... View Message
  • 03/01/2019 01:31pm Beginning today until further notice the three front doors of the church cannot be used. Please use the grotto door,... View Message
  • 02/14/2019 12:00pm Help Wanted: St. John’s housekeeper/custodian is retiring. We are looking for an individual to clean the Parish Life... 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 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

Third Sunday of Lent – Father Eric

March 20, 2019

First Sunday of Lent – Deacon Nick

March 13, 2019

Ash Wednesday – Father Eric

March 6, 2019

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