St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

About this church

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish in Plaquemine, often called the “cathedral on the bayou.” The parish was declared in 1850 after decades of local effort, and its present Romanesque Revival church was completed in 1927. Parish life includes sacramental preparation, adult formation, children’s liturgy, choirs, altar service, prayer groups, outreach, and care for parishioners unable to attend. An Eucharistic Adoration chapel is open daily from 4:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., according to the ministry and schedule pages.

The Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses begin at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m.; Children’s Church is available during the latter two. Weekday Mass is published for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and First Friday at 7:00 a.m., with Tuesday Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by Benediction and Novena. Reconciliation is offered Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., First Friday at 6:30 a.m., and Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30. Visitors should consult the weekly bulletin for Holy Days and temporary changes.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and Mass schedule · Parish history · Parish ministries · About the parish

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