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St. John Capistran Catholic Church

Diocese of Grand Island

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Address

118 N Ash Street
Amherst, NE 68812

About St. John Capistran Catholic Church

St. John Capistran Catholic Church in Amherst, Nebraska, is one of three rural parishes in a shared cluster within the Diocese of Grand Island — alongside Immaculate Conception in Elm Creek and Holy Rosary in Overton. Mass rotates on a quarterly schedule, with Sunday morning services and a Saturday vigil alternating across the three sites, and a shared rectory connecting all three communities.

St. John Capistran Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Amherst, Nebraska, part of the Diocese of Grand Island. The parish offers Mass 3 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM(February, May, August, November)
10 AM(March, June, September, December)

Saturday

5 PM(January, April, July, October)

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM - 7:45 AMFebruary, May, August, November before 8 am Mass
11 AM - 11:30 AMMarch, June, September, December, after 10am Mass

Saturday

4:30 PM - 4:50 PMJanuary, April, July, October before 5 pm Mass

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John Capistran Catholic Church? ▼

St. John Capistran Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM.

When is confession at St. John Capistran Catholic Church? ▼

St. John Capistran Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM, 11 AM - 11:30 AM; Saturday 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John Capistran Catholic Church? ▼

Yes, St. John Capistran Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. John Capistran Catholic Church located? ▼

St. John Capistran Catholic Church is located at 118 N Ash Street, Amherst, NE 68812. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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