About St. John the Baptist · Healdsburg, California
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Healdsburg, California, is a historic parish nestled in wine country, serving generations with faith, community, and tradition. Founded in 1860 as a chapel, it became a parish in 1884 and has since grown into a vibrant center of worship, education, and service. The parish includes St. John the Baptist Catholic School and offers Masses in English, Spanish, and bilingual services, along with a wide array of ministries and sacramental programs. It is the mother church of several missions and is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere for all parishioners and visitors.
- Established
- 1860
- Patron
- St. Gianna Beretta Molla
- Rector
- Rev. Sean Rogers
- Diocese
- Diocese of Santa Rosa
Why belong here
Join a parish that welcomes all with warmth and community, offering ministries like Bible Study, Italian Catholic Federation, Knights of Columbus, and more. Experience faith formation, sacraments, and a vibrant Catholic school. Whether you’re new or long-time, you’ll find a place to grow spiritually and connect with others through service and celebration.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30pm - 4:00pm
- By Appointment
Our Parish History
Nestled in the heart of wine country, St. John’s Catholic Church has been a place of faith, community, and tradition for generations. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Healdsburg, we welcome you to join for Mass and experience the warmth of the parish. Come, visit and join us as we grow to be and become those people God created and redeems us to be.
Ministries
We want you to get involved! Our ministries include Bible Study, Italian Catholic Federation, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Guild, Helping Hands, and Legion of Mary. Each offers opportunities to serve, learn, and connect with others in faith.
- Bible Study (Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am)
- Italian Catholic Federation (Branch 52, founded 1935)
- Knights of Columbus
- Ladies Guild
- Helping Hands
- Legion of Mary
Sacraments & Religious Education
The parish offers sacraments and religious education for all ages. St. John the Baptist Catholic School, located next door, serves grades 1-8 and is staffed by dedicated lay teachers since 1986. Religious education programs are available for children and families.
Faith Formation & Events
Join us for Mass, Bible Study, and parish events. The parish calendar includes activities for all ages, and the bulletin provides updates on upcoming events. The Italian Catholic Federation hosts annual events like polenta dinners, fish fries, and golf tournaments.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Patrick O’Connell1884-1885
- Rev. John Meiler1885-1905
- Rev. Maurice J. Barry1905-1913
- Rev. John Smyth1913-1918
- Rev. Angelo Andrian1918-1920
- Rev. Titus Bandini1920-1923
- Rev. Michael J. Walsh1923-1930
- Rev. James J. O’Reilly1930-1933
- Rev. Leo T. Coghlan1933-1945
- Rev. William J. Tierney (Admin)1945-1946
- Rev. Michael J. Galvin1946-1951
- Rev. Patrick Thompson1951-1955
- Rev. Joseph A. Wise, CR1955-1958
- Rev. Arthur Adamski, CR1958-1965
- Rev. Valentine Lesiak, CR1965-1968
- Msgr. John J. O’Hare1968-1979
- Rev. Michael Culligan1979-1984
- Msgr. William Hynes1984-1989
- Rev. Thomas W. Devereaux1989-2004
- Rev. Walt Rogina, Jr.2004-2013
- Rev. Sean Rogers2013-