About St. John Cantius · Fairchild, Wisconsin
St. John Cantius Oratory in Fairchild, Wisconsin, is part of the shared parish community of Immaculate Conception (Alma Center) and St. Joseph (Fairview), serving rural Wisconsin. The oratory hosts Mass and other sacramental services, and is led by Pastor Very Rev. Peter Kieffer. Services are offered in both English and Spanish, with a focus on faith formation, sacraments, and community outreach. The parish emphasizes accessibility, pastoral care, and spiritual growth for all ages.
- Patron
- St. John Cantius
- Rector
- Very Rev. Peter Kieffer
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, bilingual parish community that offers Mass, sacraments, and faith formation in both English and Spanish. Engage in ministries like music, catechesis, and pastoral care, and connect with neighbors through regular parish events and spiritual support.
Mass times at St. John Cantius
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 6:00–6:30 pm (IC)
- Thursday 9:00–9:20 am (SJ)
- Saturday 4:00–4:20 pm (IC)
- Sunday 8:00–8:20 am (SJ)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 6:00–6:45 pm (IC)
- Thursday 9:00–9:30 am (SJ)
- Thursday 5:30–7:30 pm (IC)
About the Parish
St. John Cantius Oratory is part of the shared parish community of Immaculate Conception (Alma Center) and St. Joseph (Fairview), serving rural Wisconsin. The oratory hosts Mass and other sacramental services, and is led by Pastor Very Rev. Peter Kieffer. Services are offered in both English and Spanish, with a focus on faith formation, sacraments, and community outreach. The parish emphasizes accessibility, pastoral care, and spiritual growth for all ages.
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Preparation classes are available for children and adults for sacraments of initiation. Confession is available at scheduled times or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick can be requested by calling the parish office.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
Staff & Ministries
Pastor: Very Rev. Peter Kieffer. Staff includes Lynnette Malovrh (Administrative Assistant), Leanna Cernohous (Faith Formation Coordinator), Jorge Jaime & Jolene Janke (Music Coordinators). Ministries include Faith Formation, Music, and Administrative Support.
- Very Rev. Peter Kieffer - Pastor
- Lynnette Malovrh - Administrative Assistant
- Leanna Cernohous - Faith Formation Coordinator
- Jorge Jaime & Jolene Janke - Music Coordinators
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Very Rev. Peter Kieffer2022–present
Parochial administrator at Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph-Fairview