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St. John the Baptist

Diocese of Belleville

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Address

703 E. Main Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896

About St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist is a small Catholic parish in West Frankfort, in the Southern Illinois coal-country region served by the Diocese of Belleville. Parish life centers on a Sunday morning Mass and a Saturday evening vigil, with a Thursday evening weekday Mass for the surrounding community.


St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic parish in West Frankfort, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 3 times per week, including Sunday at 10 AM. Confession is available on Thursday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

10 AM

Thursday

5:30 PM

Saturday

4 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Thursday

5 PM - 5:30 PM
5 PM

Saturday

3:20 PM - 3:50 PMor by appointment
4:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist?

St. John the Baptist Mass times: Sunday at 10 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Thursday.

When is confession at St. John the Baptist?

St. John the Baptist confession times: Thursday 5 PM - 5:30 PM, 5 PM; Saturday 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM, 4:20 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John the Baptist?

Yes, St. John the Baptist celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. John the Baptist located?

St. John the Baptist is located at 703 E. Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.