St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

About this church

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, known to parishioners as St. John's, stands at 21 S. 13th Street in Center City Philadelphia. The parish is led by Capuchin Franciscan friars in union with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and has served the city for more than 180 years. Sunday Masses are celebrated at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (livestreamed), 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Weekday Masses are at 7:45 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., and Saturday has Masses at 7:45 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. with a 5:15 p.m. vigil. Confessions are heard Wednesday through Saturday in the afternoon, and Eucharistic adoration, evening prayer and benediction are held Monday through Saturday.

The parish describes itself as a community of communities. Groups include the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those preparing to join the Church, a young adult community for people in their twenties and thirties that hosts the 6 p.m. Mass on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, Secular Franciscans, a pro-life group and a health care ministry serving a nearby hospital and elder care residence. Weekly novenas follow Wednesday and Friday Masses. The parish also oversees Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church. Discounted weekend parking is available at a nearby hotel garage, subject to availability, and the parish office is on Ludlow Street. Confirm current schedules on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Mass and confession schedules · About: parish history, friars, organizations · Contact: church address, office, parking

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