About St. John the Evangelist · Pensacola, Florida
St. John the Evangelist is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish on Pensacola's Navy Boulevard in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, serving the Warrington community on the west side of the city. The parish celebrates Mass in both English and Spanish, with weekend liturgies on Saturday evenings and three Sunday Masses, plus daily morning Mass Monday through Friday. It operates an adjacent parish school (St. John the Evangelist Catholic School) at 325 S. Navy Blvd., and reaches out to local families in need through a St. Vincent de Paul conference and parish food/clothing assistance.
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist
- Rector
- Father John Licari
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Why belong here
St. John the Evangelist offers a vibrant bilingual Catholic community where families can worship in either English or Spanish, with three Sunday Masses, daily weekday Mass, Saturday confession, and devotions like the Rosary (Monday and Thursday) and a Tuesday novena. The parish runs an on-site Catholic school (Pre-K through 8th grade) and a strong faith formation / catechetical program led by a full-time catechetical leader, making it an easy choice for parents wanting faith and academics together. Active outreach — including a St. Vincent de Paul conference and parish food and clothing assistance — and engaged lay leadership through the Parish Council, Finance Council, and Parish Leadership Team give parishioners real ways to serve.
Mass times at St. John the Evangelist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
- Sunday 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM (Español)
- And by appointment
About St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, located at 303 S. Navy Blvd. in the Warrington neighborhood of Pensacola, Florida. The parish is bilingual, celebrating Mass in English and Spanish, and operates an adjacent parish school. It is pastored by Father John Licari, with Father Will Ganci serving Hispanic Ministry.
- Parish address: 303 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32507
- Diocese: Pensacola-Tallahassee
- Pastor: Father John Licari
- Hispanic Ministry: Father Will Ganci
Mass & Worship Schedule
The parish offers daily Mass Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM, a Saturday Vigil at 4:00 PM (English) and 5:30 PM (Spanish), and three Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM (English), 10:00 AM (English), and 12:30 PM (Spanish). A First Saturday Mass is celebrated at 8:30 AM, and Holy Day schedules are published in the parish bulletin.
- Weekday Mass: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (English), 5:30 PM (Spanish)
- Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (English); 12:30 PM (Spanish)
- First Saturday Mass: 8:30 AM
Parish Clergy & Staff
Father John Licari serves as pastor and Father Will Ganci as priest for Hispanic Ministry. The parish is supported by a Catechetical Leader, Director of Music Ministry, parish secretaries (English and Spanish), and a Financial Assistant, along with a Parish Leadership Team, Parish Council, and Finance Council.
- Father John Licari — Pastor
- Father Will Ganci — Hispanic Ministry
- Alejandra Duda — Catechetical Leader
- Michael Losee — Director of Music Ministry
- Angela Fell — Parish Secretary
- Alicia Alejo — Spanish Parish Secretary (Thursdays)
- Deb Beazley — Financial Assistant
Parish Leadership & Councils
Lay leadership is organized through three bodies: a Parish Leadership Team, the Parish Council, and the Finance Council. Membership includes the pastor, Hispanic Ministry priest, school principal, catechetical leader, and elected parishioners representing both English- and Spanish-speaking communities, plus Grand Knights from the parish's Knights of Columbus councils.
- Parish Leadership Team: Fr. John Licari, Linda Robison, Bob McNinch, Jeanne Blake
- Parish Council includes Fr. Licari, Fr. Ganci, Principal Ray Concannon, Catechetical Leader Alejandra Duda, Chairperson Michael Fowler, and members Jerry Hilbert, Lori Remich, Johnathan Vargas, Jeanne Jackson, Cari Florita, Norma Guillen, Grand Knights Ted Carr and Abraham Derreza
- Finance Council: Fr. Licari, Fr. Ganci, Deb Beazley, Jerry Hilbert, Cabrini Bowe, Alejandra Duda, Bill McNeal, Bill Beck
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation for children and families is led by full-time Catechetical Leader Alejandra Duda. The parish also runs an on-site Catholic school, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, at 325 S. Navy Blvd., which serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade and shares the campus with the church.
- Catechetical Leader: Alejandra Duda
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, 325 S. Navy Blvd.
- School office: (850) 456-5218
- School office hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Music Ministry
Liturgical music is coordinated by Michael Losee, Director of Music Ministry. The music program supports both English and Spanish weekend liturgies.
- Director of Music Ministry: Michael Losee
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (850) 455-0356 ext. 104
Hispanic Ministry (Ministerio Hispano)
The parish has a robust Hispanic Ministry under Father Will Ganci, with a Spanish-language Mass on Saturday evening (5:30 PM) and Sunday afternoon (12:30 PM), Spanish confession on Sundays, and a dedicated Spanish Parish Secretary, Alicia Alejo, available on Thursdays.
- Priest: Father Will Ganci
- Spanish Parish Secretary: Mrs. Alicia Alejo (Thursdays)
- Spanish Mass: Saturday 5:30 PM, Sunday 12:30 PM
- Spanish Confession: Sunday 12:00–12:30 PM
Outreach & Charity
The parish is served by a St. Vincent de Paul conference that provides clothing, food, and referral assistance to people in need in the Warrington community. Assistance is offered to parishioners and neighbors facing hardship.
- St. Vincent de Paul conference
- Provides clothing, food, and referrals
- Assistance for those in need
Office Hours & Contact
The parish office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00–1:00 PM) and is closed on Fridays. Spanish-language office hours are offered Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Parish phone: (850) 455-0356
- Parish email: [email protected]
- Parish office: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (lunch 12–1), closed Friday
- Oficina en Español: Lunes y Miércoles 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- School phone: (850) 456-5218
- School fax: (850) 456-5956
Knights of Columbus
Two Knights of Columbus councils are active at the parish — reflected by two Grand Knights (Ted Carr and Abraham Derreza) serving on the Parish Council — supporting parish life, charity, and outreach alongside the clergy and laity.
- Grand Knight Ted Carr
- Grand Knight Abraham Derreza