The Diocese of Joliet will be hosting a Mass Remembering our Holy Father, Pope Francis:
Cathedral of St. Raymond Parish and School
Celebrant: Auxiliary Bishop Dennis E. Spies
Concelebrant: Fr. Richard Smith
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Jubilee Year Reconciliation 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mass 7:00 PM
View the livestream here:
Additionally, the Vatican News is livestreaming the events surrounding the death of Pope Francis, including the Funeral Mass which will be on
Saturday, April 26th at 10:00AM Rome time (3:00AM Chicago time).
https://www.youtube.com/live/EEM7a3mHMR4?si=028CO68FTLXmyJUX

Very Rev. Christopher Lankford, KHS
Pastor
Our Parish
Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church!
Since 1867, our parish has brought the Good News of Jesus Christ to Winfield and the surrounding area. We are united in Christ and members of His household, the Church.
Come experience the warm, welcoming community at St. John's. You will be lifted up by Christ in the sacraments, helping you become one who lifts up others and thus transforms the world.
I pray you will feel at home at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and enjoy our thriving ministries as an active member. Join us to grow the Kingdom of God on this journey to our Father's house.
We welcome you into our mission of Leading Souls to Heaven.
In Christ,
Very Rev. Christopher Lankford, KHS
Pastor
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We are currently updating our records and need your help! Please visit the Parish Registration page to register to be part of our parish, or to update your current registration. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our parish family!
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m. (Chapel)
9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (Church)
Holy Day Mass Times
5:30 pm Vigil Mass
8:15 am and 5:30 pm (Day Of)
Holiday Mass Time
at 9 am only
Upcoming Events
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
SJB has been educating Winfield and the surrounding areas since 1882 by helping young men and women encounter Christ and leading souls to Heaven. We offer small class sizes, excellent education, Catholic values and are supported by a loving community of staff, faculty and families. Our school has 3- and 4-year-old preschool, full-day kindergarten and grades 1-8. Discover St. John's for your family!
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0S233 Church Street
Winfield, IL 60190
P: 630.668.0918 F: 630.668.1074
Email: contactus@stjohnwinfield.org