About Historic Old St. John’s Church · Utica, New York
Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica, New York, is a 200-year-old, multi-cultural Catholic parish dedicated to sharing the Gospel and serving others in the spirit of Jesus Christ. The parish offers Mass in multiple languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog, reflecting its diverse community. It supports youth through faith formation and awards scholarships to graduating seniors based on parish involvement and service. The church warmly welcomes all, offering a home for spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Established
- 1824
- Patron
- St. John
- Rector
- Fr. Tom
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
Join a parish that values community, service, and faith formation. Through ministries like Faith Formation, Outreach, and Formation for Ministry, members are encouraged to live out their faith. The parish supports youth with scholarships and offers Mass in multiple languages, creating a welcoming, multi-cultural environment.
Mass times at Historic Old St. John’s Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- By appointment
Welcome
We are a 200 year old, multi-cultural, faith community dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone and serving others as Jesus did.
History
The parish is 200 years old and has evolved into a multi-cultural faith community. It has a long-standing tradition of faith formation and youth involvement, as evidenced by its scholarship program for graduating seniors who have participated in parish life. The church also hosts outreach and formation programs for ministry, and maintains a strong presence through social media and bulletins.
Ministries
The parish offers Faith Formation, Outreach, and Formation for Ministry. These programs are designed to help members deepen their faith and serve others in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
- Faith Formation
- Outreach
- Formation for Ministry
Scholarships
The parish awards scholarships to graduating seniors based on post-Confirmation parish involvement, academic achievement, and community service. The recipients are often young adults who have grown up in the Faith Formation program.