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About St John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist is a Catholic parish in Swampscott, Massachusetts, with roots dating to its first service on Christmas morning in 1904. The church was formally dedicated on September 3, 1905, and Rev. Patrick Colman, D.D., became its first resident pastor in 1906. The sanctuary seats five hundred worshippers and includes an organ, reflecting its traditional worship setting. In September 2025, Msgr. John McLaughlin unveiled two new murals painted by Sacred Artist Michael Corsini, adding recent sacred artwork to the parish’s historic church life.
First-Time Visitor Info for St John the Evangelist
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services are traditional Catholic worship in a church that includes an organ and seating for five hundred worshippers. Visitor Tips: The parish has a long history in Swampscott, beginning with its first service on Christmas morning in 1904. Visitors may notice the two murals by Sacred Artist Michael Corsini, unveiled in September 2025.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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