About St. John the Baptist · Wagner, South Dakota
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wagner, South Dakota, is a parish within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, founded in 1901. It serves a rural community with regular weekend Masses and active ministries including CCD, Catholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus, and FORMED. The parish is led by Pastor Father Tom Clement and Parochial Vicars Father Jim Friedrich and Father Gary Derouchey, with Deacon Joe Tegethoff supporting pastoral care. The church emphasizes traditional practices like kneeling after the recessional hymn and praying for the deceased, and hosts events such as Eucharistic Processions and parish bazaars.
- Established
- 1901
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Father Tom Clement
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
Why belong here
Join a parish deeply rooted in faith and community, offering ministries like CCD, Catholic Daughters, and Knights of Columbus, as well as regular Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and parish events such as bazaars and pilgrimages. The parish fosters spiritual growth through sacraments, prayer, and service, welcoming all who seek a vibrant Catholic life in a rural setting.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 4:30 p.m. before Saturday Mass
- 8:15 a.m. before Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass
- Consult bulletins for opportunities at Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass
Adoration times
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Sunday of each month
Parish History
The picture below and the accompanying information was found at the Diocesan website. It was on one of many story boards on display at the Legacy of Faith Celebration in Sioux Falls in August 2015.
Ministries
- CCD
- Catholic Daughters
- Knights of Columbus
- FORMED
- Altar Society
- Lumen Christi
- Parish History
- Photos of Our Church
- International Pilgrim Virgin Statue