Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

About this church

The Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Rochester gathers for Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. A daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 12:10 p.m. on weekdays. The parish belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester and serves, together with the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona, as a chief church of the diocese. Founded in 1863, it was the first Catholic church in Rochester. Confession is offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Adoration takes place on Friday afternoons, and the church is open for personal prayer on most weekdays. The 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass is livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.

Families can choose from PreK through eighth grade formation programs, including a Montessori-style Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for young children, grade-level Wednesday evening classes, and sacramental preparation. Children's Liturgy of the Word runs during the 9:30 a.m. Mass in several seasons of the church year. Summer programs include Vacation Bible School, Camp Summit for middle schoolers, and a regional youth conference for high schoolers. Adults can find community groups, a Becoming Catholic process, and service opportunities in the parish and the wider community. Parking is available at the corner of Center Street and Fourth Avenue, plus the school lot on First Street on weekends and holy days. Confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass, confession and adoration times · Visit page: parking, history, location · Address and phone · K-8 formation programs

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