Guests & Visitors

Welcome to the Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist

The Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist serves many purposes for faith-life throughout the community. It is a place of worship for parishioners and a place where visitors of every faith are welcomed and embraced. It is located in the heart of downtown Rochester and adjacent to the Mayo Clinic (connect through the vast subway system).

Our parishioners, the parish staff and I, as pastor, hope that your visit to our church will be a prayerful time while at the Mayo Clinic or while you are visiting our city for any reason. We encourage you to consider St. John the Evangelist your church away from home. If we may serve you with any of your needs please do not hesitate to contact us at the Parish Center.

Also, please know that the Mayo Clinic offers a chaplaincy service while you are in the hospital and it is possible to receive communion everyday by your talking to the hospital staff and placing a card outside your door. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available by request.

The St. John the Evangelist Community is committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ as we partner with the city and our neighbor, the Mayo Clinic. If you have recently moved to our city and desire to join the parish community please stop by our parish office or register as a member through our website.

Together we pray that the Holy Spirit will lead us in being a welcoming Catholic community!

Gratefully in the Lord Jesus,

Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Mahon
Pastor