About St. John the Baptist · Fairview, New Jersey
St. John the Baptist Church is a welcoming Catholic community in Fairview, New Jersey, called to live out the message of Christ in love and service. The parish is served by the Pallottine Fathers (Society of the Catholic Apostolate) and has a strong Spanish-speaking identity, with Masses offered in both English and Spanish. Located in Bergen County, it is an active parish of the Archdiocese of Newark, known for its warm community and vibrant liturgical life.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Fr. Antonio Santana dos Santos, SAC
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
Why belong here
A warm, multicultural parish where English and Spanish-speaking families can worship together, grow in faith, and be served by dedicated Pallottine priests with deep pastoral experience in Brazil, Spain, and the United States.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursdays 3:00 PM
- First Thursday of the month 8:00 PM
About St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist Church in Fairview, NJ, is a Catholic parish under the Archdiocese of Newark. It offers a welcoming environment for English- and Spanish-speaking parishioners and is currently led by the Pallottine Fathers.
Parish Leadership
The parish is served by clergy of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines). Fr. Antonio Santana dos Santos, SAC, serves as pastor. Fr. Edvaldo Betioli Filho, SAC, was originally appointed administrator in 2022.
- Fr. Antonio Santana dos Santos, SAC - Pastor
- Fr. Edvaldo Betioli Filho, SAC
- Ana M. Lamboy - Secretary
- Juan Chavez - CCD Director
Sacraments and Devotions
The parish offers the sacraments of the Church and regular devotional opportunities for parishioners.
- Confession: Wednesday and Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, or by appointment
- Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday and Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM; Thursdays at 3:00 PM; First Thursday of the month at 8:00 PM
- Rosary: Friday at 7:30 AM
- Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Thursdays at 3:00 PM
Faith Formation
Religious education for children and youth is coordinated through the CCD program.
- CCD Director: Juan Chavez