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Mass Times

Weekend

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM

Weekday

Monday: 8:00 AM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM

Thursday: 8:00 AM

Confession Times

Monday:  7:15 AM to 7:45 AM

Tuesday:  7:15 AM to 7:45 AM
Thursday: 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM

Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Sunday: 9:45 AM to 10:15 AM

Office Hours

Monday–Friday:
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Welcome

Welcome to the St Mary Catholic Church, Defiance, Ohio website. All are welcome to browse our website which highlights our many ministries as well as our events calendar. If you would like additional information about our Parish, masses, ministries, upcoming events or becoming Catholic please feel free to email one of our staff members listed on the staff tab or to call the Parish Ministry Center during office hours. 

All are welcome to join us for mass, even if you are not Catholic or have not practiced your faith in some time. If you are not Catholic or not prepared to participate in the Holy Eucharist you may still join us in prayer as it is appropriate to be fully prepared prior to receiving the Holy Eucharist.

Upcoming Events

WOMEN’S RETREAT TEAM

The team is now forming! The first meeting is Tuesday, October 14, in the St. Luke room at 7:00 pm. Prayerfully consider if God is calling you on this journey! You will be bringing other women into a deeper relationship with Christ. The retreat is Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St John. Please call or text Beth Bechtol at 419-439-0471 to say "YES!"

 

ROSARY RALLY FOR THE CONVERSION OF OUR NATION AND ITS LEADERS

Saturday October 11th there will be a Rosary Rally conducted for our Nation and its leaders. It will be at the Defiance County Court House starting at NOON. Please come as we prayerfully ask our Blessed Mother to present our Country to her Son’s Merciful Heart so we can become again one Nation under God!!


Adoration Wednesday

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

at St John Catholic Church








Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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 events!

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