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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 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

  • Mother Teresa Respect for Life

    will be collecting baby items the weekend of April 27-28 for the Community Pregnancy Center. They are in most need of baby bath towels, aspirators, thermometers, nail clippers, 3-6 month outfits, girls 0-18 month sleepers. Please place items in the basket in the atrium. Thanks! Read More »

  • Honoring our graduates of 2024

    St John and St Mary parishes would like to recognize the senior class of 2024! May 5th at St Mary’s at 10:30 am Mass, and May 19th at St John’s at 10:00 am Mass. Please RSVP on either website or Facebook page or call the appropriate parish office during office hours. Thank you!Read More »
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