Catholic church · NY · est. 1872 · Verified 16 days ago

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

210 WEST 31ST STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10001
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4.8 · 336 Google reviews

About St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a Catholic church in New York located at 213 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was founded in 1872. As of April 2026, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 336 Google reviews. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 212-564-9070.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 12:15 PM, 4:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 5:15 PM Weekdays: 5:15 PM

PADRE PIO NOVENA Mondays: 5:45 PM (Following the 5:15 PM Eucharist)

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA WEDNESDAYS: 5:45 PM (Following the 5:15 PM Eucharist)

Sacrament of Penance Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM Weekdays: 2:00-4:00 PM

Holy Days of Obligation: 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM (Music) Holidays: Closed. 9:00 AM Mass at Holy Cross (329 West 42nd Street)"

Patron saint of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


Saint John the Baptist

John, Apostle & Evangelist

Feast day: Dec 27

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Other parishes named after Saint John the Baptist


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Sacraments and rites at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


St. John the Baptist Catholic Church publishes the following sacraments and devotions in its public materials: Confession (Reconciliation), Novena.

  • Confession (Reconciliation)
  • Novena
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When does St. John the Baptist Catholic Church hold services?


St. John the Baptist Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 am–6:30 pm, Thursday 8 am–6 pm, Friday 8 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 8 am–6:30 pm, Monday 8 am–6:30 pm, Tuesday 8 am–6 pm. All times are local to New York City, NY.

Wednesday
8 am–6:30 pm
Thursday
8 am–6 pm
Friday
8 am–6 pm
Saturday
9 am–5 pm
Sunday
8 am–6:30 pm
Monday
8 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday
8 am–6 pm

Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located?


St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is located at 213 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.74959, -73.99342, placing it in New York City, NY 10001.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


The ZIP code 10001 area around St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is home to 27,004 residents with a median household income of $106,509 and a median age of 35.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

27,004 Residents in ZIP 10001
35.7 Median age
$106,509 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Churches founded the same year as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


Service window 8 am–6:30 pm
Weather (NWS) Chance Light Rain · 59°F
Nearest transit New York Penn Station · 128 ft
Coffee after Tim Hortons · 341 ft

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by the numbers


154 Years of continuous worship since 1872
336 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival architecture Architectural tradition
Napoleon LeBrun Architect

Questions and answers about St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


What denomination is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 8 am–6:30 pm, Thursday 8 am–6 pm, Friday 8 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 8 am–6:30 pm, Monday 8 am–6:30 pm, Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
What is the phone number for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 212-564-9070.
Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 213 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States.
When was St. John the Baptist Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1872.
Who is the patron saint of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
Saint John the Baptist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
How do visitors rate St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 336 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church?
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Napoleon LeBrun.

Photographs of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church


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