St. John the Baptist
About St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at 120 Broad Street in historic downtown Charleston is the mother church of the Diocese of Charleston, and visitors are invited to guided cathedral tours after weekend Masses. The schedule includes daily noon Mass Monday through Saturday, a Saturday vigil, two English Sunday Masses, and a Sunday Spanish Mass at 6:30 PM, with Wednesday Adoration and active parish societies including the Knights of Columbus, Cathedral Women's Club, and St. Vincent de Paul.
St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic parish in Charleston, South Carolina, part of the Diocese of Charleston. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11:15 AM and 6:30 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. 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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Schedule: Monday, 6:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, 6:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist confession times: Monday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Tuesday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Wednesday 12:30 PM - 1 PM, 6 PM - 6:30 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Friday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Saturday 10 AM - 11 AM, 4 PM - 5 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 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. John the Baptist have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. John the Baptist offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:05 PM.
Where is St. John the Baptist located? ▼
St. John the Baptist is located at 120 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. John the Baptist have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. John the Baptist offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Wednesday 12:30 PM - 7 PM.
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