Church profile
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Roman Catholic · Independence, IA
Photos courtesy of St. John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic in Independence
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About this church
St. John the Evangelist is a Catholic parish in Independence and part of the St. John Paul II Cluster with St. Patrick Church in Winthrop. The cluster's shared mission is to nurture faith through common resources and programming while preserving each parish community. From April 1 through October 1, Mass at St. John is celebrated Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.; the winter Saturday Mass moves to 5:30.
Reconciliation is normally available before weekend Mass, from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and 9:15 to 9:45 Sunday during the current seasonal schedule. The parish has served Independence since the 1850s and supports Catholic education through St. John School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade. Visitors should navigate to 209 Fifth Avenue Northeast and check the cluster's official Mass-times page before attending, particularly near the April and October schedule transitions or on holy days. The site also publishes bulletins and faith-formation information for people exploring parish life beyond Sunday worship.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 23, 2026. Sources: Official seasonal Mass and reconciliation schedule · St. John the Evangelist parish history and school
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Location
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313 2nd St SE
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