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St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

5 EAST 20TH STREET, Hazleton, PA 18201
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4.7 · 17 Google reviews

About St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church


St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church is a Catholic (Byzantine) Eastern catholic church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania located at 5 E 20th St, Hazleton, PA 18201. As of April 2026, St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 17 Google reviews. The St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church parish office answers at (570) 454-1142.

Patron saint of St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church


Saint John the Baptist

John, Apostle & Evangelist

Feast day: Dec 27

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When does St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church hold services?


St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Sunday 7–10 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7:30–9 AM, Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday 7:30–9 AM, Saturday 3–6 PM. All times are local to Hazleton, PA.

Sunday
7–10 AM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30–9 AM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
7:30–9 AM
Saturday
3–6 PM

Where is St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church located?


St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church is located at 5 E 20th St, Hazleton, PA 18201. The building sits at coordinates 40.97201, -75.97405, placing it in Hazleton, PA 18201.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church


The ZIP code 18201 area around St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church is home to 31,519 residents with a median household income of $40,346 and a median age of 37.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

31,519 Residents in ZIP 18201
37.9 Median age
$40,346 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St John the Baptist Byzantine 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 Tuesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church


Service window 7–10 AM

St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church by the numbers


17 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church


What denomination is St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic (Byzantine) tradition.
What are the service times at St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church?
Published hours: Sunday 7–10 AM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7:30–9 AM, Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday 7:30–9 AM, Saturday 3–6 PM
What is the phone number for St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at (570) 454-1142.
Where is St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 5 E 20th St, Hazleton, PA 18201.
Who is the patron saint of St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church?
Saint John the Baptist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
How do visitors rate St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 17 Google reviews.

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