About St. John Vianney · Rio Rancho, New Mexico
St. John Vianney Catholic Church is a Roman Rite parish in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Located at 1001 Meteor Avenue NE, the parish serves the growing West Side of the Albuquerque metro area with daily and Sunday Mass in English, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and a robust slate of family, youth, and adult ministries. The community is anchored by long-standing formation programs (OCIA, Life Teen, Edge, Confirmation), a Knights of Columbus council, and the Fiat women's and Forge men's groups, and is led pastorally by Fr. Scott Mansfield along with Deacon Tony Rivera and a parish staff. The parish regularly gathers the faithful around devotional traditions such as Stations of the Cross, Advent and Lenten programs, a yearly Women's Retreat, and the parish's signature 'Night in Bethlehem' celebration.
- Patron
- St. John Vianney (Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, 1786–1859), the French 'Curé d'Ars' and patron saint of parish priests.
- Rector
- Fr. Scott Mansfield (Reverend Scott Mansfield)
- Diocese
- Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Why belong here
St. John Vianney is a family-friendly Rio Rancho parish that makes it easy to grow in faith at every stage of life — daily 9:00 AM Mass Monday through Friday with Eucharistic Adoration following each one, three Sunday Masses (8, 10, and 12), and a full Sacramental program including OCIA, Baptism classes, and Confirmation. Active ministries like Life Teen, Edge, the Fiat women's group, the Forge men's group, the Homeschool Group, and the SALT pro-life student group mean there is a place for every age and interest, while traditions such as Stations of the Cross, the annual Women's Retreat, and the parish's signature Night in Bethlehem build a real sense of community.
Mass times at St. John Vianney
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM (before 9:00 AM Mass)
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (before Vigil Mass)
Adoration times
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
About St. John Vianney Catholic Parish
St. John Vianney Catholic Church is a Roman Rite parish of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santa Fe, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Named for the French 'Curé d'Ars,' the patron saint of parish priests, SJV serves the Catholic families of Rio Rancho and the West Side of the Albuquerque metro with daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and a wide range of ministries for every age. The parish was elevated from mission status to a parish under Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, an event recorded in the Archdiocese's press releases.
Faith Formation and Religious Education
The parish offers a full Sacramental and catechetical program for children, teens, and adults. The OCIA process walks adults and older children through initiation into the Catholic Church, while Confirmation is offered as a two-year program (Confirmation I and Confirmation II). Children preparing for First Holy Communion, and parents seeking Baptism for infants and young children, go through parish Baptismal Classes.
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Baptismal Classes
- First Holy Communion preparation
- Confirmation I (year 1)
- Confirmation II (year 2)
- Ongoing Catechism / Religious Education
Youth Ministry
St. John Vianney runs three age-specific youth groups that meet regularly at the parish. Life Teen is the high school program, Edge serves middle schoolers, and SALT (Students Advocating for Life and Truth) brings 8th graders and up together for prayer, food, pro-life apologetics, and fellowship on Monday evenings.
- Life Teen — high school youth ministry
- EDGE — middle school youth ministry
- SALT — Students Advocating for Life and Truth (8th grade and up), Mondays at 5 PM; contact Nina Baros at 505-259-7336
Adult Faith and Community Groups
Adults at SJV can grow in faith and friendship through several parish-wide groups. Fiat is the women's group, which hosts the parish's annual Women's Retreat, and Forge is the men's group. Weekly Bible Studies are offered on both Mondays and Tuesdays at the parish.
- Fiat Women's Group — annual Women's Retreat and fellowship
- Forge Men's Group
- Bible Study — Monday evenings
- Bible Study — Tuesday evenings
Homeschool and Family Life
The SJV Homeschool Group is a parish-based community of homeschooling families that meets for shared elective activities on a regular basis. Parishioner-volunteers are invited to lead hands-on electives one Friday morning a month, making it easy for parents to plug in even with busy schedules.
- SJV Homeschool Group (Friday activity mornings)
- Volunteer opportunities for adult elective leaders
Music and Liturgical Ministry
Music is central to the Sunday liturgy at SJV. The parish supports both an adult Choir and a Children's Choir, giving parishioners of all ages a way to serve at Mass and grow in musicianship.
- Adult Choir
- Children's Choir
Knights of Columbus and Outreach
The parish is home to the St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council No. 16122, an active council that hosts parish-wide events including Breakfast Burrito Sales after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Sunday Masses. The Knights also support the SJV community through faith talks and other service opportunities.
- St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council No. 16122
- Breakfast Burrito Sales after 8 AM & 10 AM Sunday Masses
- Faith Talks and Confession evenings (with Fr. Scott Mansfield and Deacon Tony Rivera)
Seasonal Devotions and Parish Events
St. John Vianney keeps a full liturgical and devotional calendar throughout the year. The parish prays the Stations of the Cross during Lent, runs Advent and Lenten programming, hosts Bible Studies throughout the year, and gathers for big community events like the annual Women's Retreat and Night in Bethlehem. Deacon Tony Rivera and Fr. Scott Mansfield regularly give parish-wide talks (such as the recorded 'Talk & Confession' evenings) on apologetics and Catholic teaching.
- Stations of the Cross (Lent)
- Advent programming
- Lenten programming
- Annual SJV Women's Retreat: 'A Date With Jesus'
- Night in Bethlehem (parish-wide Christmas event)
- Bible Study (Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Talk & Confession evenings with Fr. Scott Mansfield and Deacon Tony Rivera
Clergy, Staff, and Parish Leadership
St. John Vianney is led pastorally by Fr. Scott Mansfield, pastor of the parish, and is assisted by Deacon Tony Rivera, who preaches, teaches, and helps run sacramental and apologetics events like the 'Talk & Confession' evenings. The parish office and faith formation staff support day-to-day operations and ministries, and dedicated laypeople like Edwinna Herrera have been formally recognized (Archbishop's St. Francis of Assisi Award, 2023) for years of behind-the-scenes service.
- Fr. Scott Mansfield — Pastor
- Deacon Tony Rivera — Preaching and teaching
- Parish office and faith formation staff
- Lay ministry leaders (Fiat, Forge, Knights of Columbus, Life Teen, Edge, SALT, Homeschool Group)
Location, Directions, and Contact
St. John Vianney is located at 1001 Meteor Ave. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, on the northeast corner of Meadows Blvd. and Meteor Ave. The Parish Office is situated on the side of the church facing the parking lot. To reach the parish from Unser Blvd, take Cherry Road northwest to Meadows Blvd, then turn right (north); the church will be on the right. The main office number is (505) 892-4449.
- Address: 1001 Meteor Ave. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
- Phone: (505) 892-4449
- Website: http://sjvnm.org
- From Unser Blvd: Cherry Rd NW → Meadows Blvd N → church on NE corner of Meadows & Meteor
- Parish Office: on the parking lot side of the church