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Basilica of St. John the Baptist
St. John's
NL
A1C 2E8
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Who we are
We believe in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, sent to mankind by the Father, so that we may all have everlasting life. We believe that Jesus walked here on earth, just like you and me. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary in a humble manger in Bethlehem. We believe in the Incarnation - that God was made man without ceasing to be God. Thus He is true God and true man. This man is Jesus Christ. Through Him we are called to be heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus is the second person of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We have Good News.
God created the heavens and the earth, and all who live in it. As His sons and daughters, we were created to be in relationship with Him forever in paradise. However, through the fault of our first parents, Adam and Eve, sin entered and broke our relationship with God. This created a great divide between us, a barrier that we can never fix on our own. Because of this, God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to reconcile us to Him. Jesus was condemned to suffer for our sake -- leading to His death on the cross. His death bore our sin and shame and through this one act of love He fixed the broken relationship between us and the Father. We believe that Jesus died and went to the grave, and that in three days He rose again in glory. Through His death and resurrection, He conquered sin. His victory over death is our hope and our salvation. Through Christ we can rise again and through Him we are invited into the heavenly inheritance that awaits us. This is the Gospel or the Good News as we call it. However, it does not end there. The Good News is about hope and the invitation that follows it. It is an invitation to get to know the person of Jesus Christ, in whom we place our trust. It is an invitation to say yes to Him and to encounter the Church.
We belong to a very big family.
During His time on earth, Jesus moved the hearts of many followers. He especially transformed 12 Apostles that He called by name and gave them authority to take care of the Church that He started on Earth. Jesus promised His believers that when He returns to Heaven, He will send for us an advocate. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down to the early Church giving courage to the apostles to become fearless and courageous witnesses to Christ. On this day, the Church was born. The Holy Spirit broke down ethnic and linguistic barriers and united the Church, making us into a universal family. We are called the Catholic Church because, in Greek, the term katholikos (καθολικός) means “universal”.
Over 2,000 years later, the Catholic Church is now a family of over 1.2 billion people around the world. We are made up of people from all walks of life, called to different vocations, but with a simple mission: to love God and to love others.
Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or are exploring your faith for the first time, we welcome you to join our Parish to learn more about the teachings and love of Christ. Here at the Basilica, we want to love God, to love one another, and to make the name of Jesus known.
Daily Mass:
Monday - Saturday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm
Doors are usually open 30 minutes before Mass starts, so feel free to arrive early and introduce yourself to our Parish Priest, Father Cecil Critch.
Adoration:
The Basilica will be open each day following 9:00am Mass until noon for Adoration and private prayer.
Confessions:
The Sacrament of Confession is available Fridays and Saturdays from 11am -12pm or by appointment.
We have various ministries available in the parish so please don’t hesitate to call Geraldine in our parish office at (709) 754-2170 and ask about ways to get connected. Geraldine is also available to help schedule any appointments or Pastoral Care you may need.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, sent to mankind by the Father, so that we may all have everlasting life. We believe that Jesus walked here on earth, just like you and me. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary in a humble manger in Bethlehem. We believe in the Incarnation - that God was made man without ceasing to be God. Thus He is true God and true man. This man is Jesus Christ. Through Him we are called to be heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus is the second person of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We have Good News.
God created the heavens and the earth, and all who live in it. As His sons and daughters, we were created to be in relationship with Him forever in paradise. However, through the fault of our first parents, Adam and Eve, sin entered and broke our relationship with God. This created a great divide between us, a barrier that we can never fix on our own. Because of this, God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to reconcile us to Him. Jesus was condemned to suffer for our sake -- leading to His death on the cross. His death bore our sin and shame and through this one act of love He fixed the broken relationship between us and the Father. We believe that Jesus died and went to the grave, and that in three days He rose again in glory. Through His death and resurrection, He conquered sin. His victory over death is our hope and our salvation. Through Christ we can rise again and through Him we are invited into the heavenly inheritance that awaits us. This is the Gospel or the Good News as we call it. However, it does not end there. The Good News is about hope and the invitation that follows it. It is an invitation to get to know the person of Jesus Christ, in whom we place our trust. It is an invitation to say yes to Him and to encounter the Church.
We belong to a very big family.
During His time on earth, Jesus moved the hearts of many followers. He especially transformed 12 Apostles that He called by name and gave them authority to take care of the Church that He started on Earth. Jesus promised His believers that when He returns to Heaven, He will send for us an advocate. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down to the early Church giving courage to the apostles to become fearless and courageous witnesses to Christ. On this day, the Church was born. The Holy Spirit broke down ethnic and linguistic barriers and united the Church, making us into a universal family. We are called the Catholic Church because, in Greek, the term katholikos (καθολικός) means “universal”.
Over 2,000 years later, the Catholic Church is now a family of over 1.2 billion people around the world. We are made up of people from all walks of life, called to different vocations, but with a simple mission: to love God and to love others.
Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or are exploring your faith for the first time, we welcome you to join our Parish to learn more about the teachings and love of Christ. Here at the Basilica, we want to love God, to love one another, and to make the name of Jesus known.
Daily Mass:
Monday - Saturday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm
Doors are usually open 30 minutes before Mass starts, so feel free to arrive early and introduce yourself to our Parish Priest, Father Cecil Critch.
Adoration:
The Basilica will be open each day following 9:00am Mass until noon for Adoration and private prayer.
Confessions:
The Sacrament of Confession is available Fridays and Saturdays from 11am -12pm or by appointment.
We have various ministries available in the parish so please don’t hesitate to call Geraldine in our parish office at (709) 754-2170 and ask about ways to get connected. Geraldine is also available to help schedule any appointments or Pastoral Care you may need.
Location of worship / Church Address
200 Military Road
St. John's,
NL
A1C 2E8
Canada
Phone: 709-754-2170
Fax: 709-754-5608
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Church Pastor
Father Cecil Critch, P.P., V.G.
Parish Priest
200 Military Road
St. John's,
NL
A1C 2E8
Canada
Phone: 709-754-2170
Fax: 709-754-5608
Download Parish Priest Father Cecil Critch, P.P., V.G. vCard
Quote of the Day
Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
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Roman Catholic
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Father Cecil Critch, P.P., V.G.
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Parish Priest
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Ms. Geraldine Boland
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Mass Times
Weekday Mass
Monday - Saturday : 9:00am
Weekend Mass
Saturday : 5:00pm
Sunday : 9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm
Confession Times
Friday & Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon (In Sacristry)
Adoration Hours
Monday - Saturday : 9:45am - Noon
Mass Times last updated on the 16th of August, 2023
Weekday Mass
Monday - Saturday : 9:00am
Weekend Mass
Saturday : 5:00pm
Sunday : 9:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm
Confession Times
Friday & Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon (In Sacristry)
Adoration Hours
Monday - Saturday : 9:45am - Noon
Mass Times last updated on the 16th of August, 2023
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