About St. John the Baptist · Larksville, Pennsylvania
Saint John the Baptist Parish in Larksville, Pennsylvania, is a Roman Catholic community rooted in the faith of Polish immigrant coal miners who founded the parish in 1898. Now part of the Diocese of Scranton, the parish gathers for Mass, sacraments, and fellowship at 126 Nesbitt Street. Under the leadership of Pastor Reverend Thomas Augustine and Pastor Emeritus Reverend Gerald J. Gurka, Saint John’s continues a legacy of Word, Worship, Community, and Service marked by its annual bazaar and parish productions. The community has welcomed neighboring parishioners from closed area parishes and entered a linkage with All Saints Parish, living out its call to hospitality.
- Established
- 1898
- Patron
- Saint John the Baptist
- Rector
- Reverend Thomas Augustine
- Diocese
- Diocese of Scranton
Why belong here
A welcoming, century-old parish with deep Polish-American roots, vibrant liturgical life, and strong community outreach.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00pm
History
Saint John the Baptist Parish was founded by Polish Roman Catholic coal miners in 1898 and has endured fire, rebuilding, and growth for more than 125 years.
Clergy & Leadership
The parish is served by a pastor, pastor emeritus, and deacon.
- Reverend Thomas Augustine – Pastor
- Reverend Gerald J. Gurka – Pastor Emeritus
- Deacon Frank H. Hine
Contact
Reach the parish office during scheduled hours.
- 126 Nesbitt Street, Larksville, PA 18651
- Phone: (570) 779-9620
- Email: [email protected]