About St. John the Baptist · Menasha, Wisconsin
St. John the Baptist Parish is a historic Catholic community in Menasha, Wisconsin, now linked with St. Mary Parish as Saints Mary & John the Baptist. Founded in 1888 by 75 families, the parish centers its life on the Eucharist, sacraments, prayer, education, and service. Its church and school buildings, shaped by generations of immigrant faith and stewardship, continue to serve the Fox Valley under the Diocese of Green Bay.
- Established
- 1888
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Diocese
- Diocese of Green Bay
Why belong here
A welcoming, historic parish in the Fox Valley that offers frequent daily and weekend Masses, emphasizes Eucharistic-centered community, and connects families through linked parish life with St. Mary.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday at St. John the Baptist (specific time not verified)
Adoration times
- Thursday at St. John the Baptist (specific time not verified)
Parish History
St. John the Baptist Parish was founded on February 25, 1888, when 75 families left St. Mary's to build their own parish. The community built a new church in 1890, endured four lightning strikes before 1917, opened a school in 1934, and built a new rectory in 1950. Major anniversaries were celebrated in 1963, 1988, and 2013. The school closed in 2002 and the building was repurposed for parish offices and religious education.
- Founded February 25, 1888
- New church built 1890
- Lightning struck church four times, 1888-1917
- New school built 1934
- New rectory built 1950
- Diamond Jubilee, 1963
- Centennial, 1988
- 125th Anniversary, 2013
- School closed, 2002
Our Mission
To focus on the Eucharist as the source of our foundation and have the commitment to strengthen our faith journey through the sacraments, continued prayer, education and service with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Worship and Sacraments
St. John the Baptist offers daily and weekend Masses in English at 516 De Pere St. The parish provides the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Baptism, Marriage, and Confirmation. Confession and Adoration are offered at St. John on Thursdays; specific times should be confirmed with the parish office.
- Saturday Mass at 4:00pm
- Sunday Mass at 9:00am
- Weekday Masses Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30am; Wednesday and Friday at 7:00pm