St. John the Baptist Parish

St John the Baptist Parish is a Roman Rite parish located in Mt Vernon, Iowa, within the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Saint John the Baptist was a prophet in the New Testament who foretold the coming of Jesus Christ and baptized him in the Jordan River. He is venerated as a saint in Christianity and is considered the patron saint of converts, baptism, and repentance. The parish offers Mass four times per week, with two Masses celebrated on Sunday. Confession is available at four scheduled times. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered at two scheduled times.