St. John the Baptist
About St. John the Baptist
Founded in 1960 and served by Norbertine priests since 2002, St. John the Baptist in Costa Mesa is one of Orange County's most diverse parishes, offering Sunday Masses in Vietnamese, English, Latin, Spanish, and Italian (first Sunday). With over 50 active ministries, a parish grammar school, and a weekly Traditional Latin Mass, this Diocese of Orange community draws worshippers from across Southern California.
St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic parish in Costa Mesa, California, part of the Diocese of Orange. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 6:30 AM and 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM and 12:30 PM and 2:15 PM and 5 PM and 6:30 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
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
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
OCIA
OCIA classes; new series begins September 2026 per parish website (interest list for 2026-2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist Mass times: Sunday at 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 5 PM, 6:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Friday.
When is confession at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist confession times: Monday 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM; Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM; Wednesday 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 10 AM. 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 PM, 6:30 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 1015 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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