About St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Homer, Alaska located at 255 Ohlson Ln, Homer, AK 99603, United States. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was founded in 1789. As of April 2026, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews. The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parish office answers at +19072358436.
Patron saint of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
John, Apostle & Evangelist
Feast day: Dec 27
Other parishes named after Saint John the Baptist
5 other churches named in honor of Saint John the Baptist are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York City, NY
Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Milwaukie, OR
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic
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Catholic · Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. John the Baptist
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Orthodox · Post Falls, ID
St John the Baptist Orthodox Church
Catholic Church in the United States
In the United States, the Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination and the second-largest religious tradition after Protestantism. As of 2024, an estimated 19% to 22% of the adult population in the U.S. identifies as Catholic. The United States has the fourth-largest Catholic population in the world, following Brazil, Mexico, and the Philippines. Catholicism has had a significant cultural, social, and institutional presence in the United States, reflected in its parishes, schools, universities, hospitals, charitable organizations, and participation in public life.
Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located?
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is located at 255 Ohlson Ln, Homer, AK 99603, United States. The building sits at coordinates 59.64017, -151.54924, placing it in Homer, AK 99603.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 177 ft
- Public parking 335 ft
- Public parking 735 ft
- Public parking 846 ft
- Public parking 863 ft
- Fat Olive's Restaurant · italian, pizza, american 394 ft
- Pho & Thai Restaurant · thai 676 ft
- Wild Honey Bistro · crepe 833 ft
- River Cafe 837 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
The ZIP code 99603 area around St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is home to 11,234 residents with a median household income of $73,007 and a median age of 40.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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.
Churches founded the same year as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1789 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Raymond Catholic Church Miami, FL
- Saint Louis Catholic Church Miami, FL
- Saint Timothy's Catholic Church Miami, FL
- Saint Mark Episcopal Church Grand Rapids, MI
- Saint Michael's Catholic Church Georgetown, DE
Your Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by the numbers
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.
- Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 255 Ohlson Ln, Homer, AK 99603, United States.
- When was St. John the Baptist Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1789.
- 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?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
- Is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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