Catholic Churches in Knoxville, Tennessee

St. John XXIII Catholic Center

Diocese of Knoxville

Directions

Address

1710 Melrose Place
Knoxville, TN 37916

About St. John XXIII Catholic Center

Named for the Second Vatican Council's beloved pope, St. John XXIII Catholic Center is the University of Tennessee's campus parish in Knoxville, staffed by the Paulist Fathers. It serves students and the wider community with daily noon Mass, four Sunday Masses (including evening liturgies during the academic semester), FOCUS missionaries, and a welcoming philosophy that meets Catholics wherever they are on their faith journey.

St. John XXIII Catholic Center is a Roman Catholic parish in Knoxville, Tennessee, part of the Diocese of Knoxville. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11:15 AM and 5:30 PM and 9 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11:15 AM
5:30 PM(During the School Semester Only)
9 PM(During School Sememster Only)

Monday

12 PM

Tuesday

12 PM

Wednesday

12 PM

Thursday

12 PM

Friday

12 PM

Saturday

5:30 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Monday

2:30 PM - 4 PM

Wednesday

2:30 PM - 4 PM

Friday

2:30 PM - 4 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday: 10 AM
Thursday: 10 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John XXIII Catholic Center? ▼

St. John XXIII Catholic Center Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, 5:30 PM, 9 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. John XXIII Catholic Center? ▼

St. John XXIII Catholic Center confession times: Monday 2:30 PM - 4 PM; Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4 PM; Friday 2:30 PM - 4 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John XXIII Catholic Center? ▼

Yes, St. John XXIII Catholic Center celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John XXIII Catholic Center have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. John XXIII Catholic Center offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM.

Where is St. John XXIII Catholic Center located? ▼

St. John XXIII Catholic Center is located at 1710 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN 37916. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. John XXIII Catholic Center have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, St. John XXIII Catholic Center offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Wednesday 10 AM; Thursday 10 AM.

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