St. John the Evangelist
About St. John the Evangelist
Staffed by Capuchin Friars and billing itself as "Good News in the Heart of Philadelphia," St. John the Evangelist at 13th and Chestnut streets in Center City serves an urban congregation with three weekday Masses daily — including a noontime Litany and Rosary — plus four Sunday liturgies and evening Masses every day. The parish maintains an active Historic Preservation Fund for its landmark church building, runs adoration and novena programs, and shares pastoral outreach with the adjacent Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church.
St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The parish offers Mass 22 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM and 6 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Activities
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Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 AM
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Prayer Groups
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Friday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Wednesday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Tuesday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Evening Prayer and Benediction
All agesSchedule: 4:50 PM, weekly
Monday-Saturday
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Monday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Saturday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Thursday, weekly
After 12:05 pm Mass
Novena To St. “Padre” Pio
All agesSchedule: Friday, weekly
After 7:45 am, 12:05 pm, and 5:15 pm Masses
Novena To Our Lady of Lourdes
All agesSchedule: Wednesday, weekly
After 7:45 am, 12:05 pm, and 5:15 pm Masses
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John the Evangelist? ▼
St. John the Evangelist Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 6 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. John the Evangelist? ▼
St. John the Evangelist confession times: Wednesday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM; Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM; Friday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist? ▼
Yes, St. John the Evangelist celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. John the Evangelist have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. John the Evangelist offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:45 AM, 5:15 PM, 12:05 PM.
Where is St. John the Evangelist located? ▼
St. John the Evangelist is located at 21 S. 13th. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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