St. Mary's Catholic Church
About St. Mary's Catholic Church
Under the pastoral leadership of Fr. Dave Cirata, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio serves the Diocese of Toledo with two Sunday Masses, a Saturday vigil, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The parish is known for its robust charitable outreach — including a food pantry, furniture bank, and St. Vincent de Paul chapter — alongside an Esperanza Spanish prayer group and vibrant faith formation programs.
St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Defiance, Ohio, part of the Diocese of Toledo. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Rosary Groups
Altar Rosary Society
AdultsRosary Group
Men's Groups
Men's Ministry
AdultsSchedule: Tuesday, 7:30 AM, weekly
Men's Group
Schedule: Tuesday, 7:30 AM
Men's Ministry Tuesdays at 7:30 am in the PMC Adoration Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at St John Catholic Church Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Check out our Calendar to see more even
Other Ministries
St. Mary Food Pantry
All agesFurniture Bank
All agesSt. Vincent De Paul Society
All agesFrequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Mary's Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
When is confession at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Mary's Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM; Monday 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM; Tuesday 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM; Thursday 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM; Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Mary's Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.
Where is St. Mary's Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 715 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance, OH 43512. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.