Contact & Location for St John the Baptist Ukrainian Church
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Service Times for St John the Baptist Ukrainian Church
Sunday 11:30 AM
Sunday Liturgy
Sunday 11:45 AM
Sunday Liturgy
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
About St John the Baptist Ukrainian Church
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is a Byzantine Rite parish in South Lorain. Founded in 1913 by the first wave of Ukrainian immigrants, the parish worships within the Ukrainian Catholic tradition and is part of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, Ohio. The present church structure was built in 1922, reflecting the parish’s long presence in Lorain. In addition to Divine Liturgy and confession, St. John the Baptist maintains a parish food tradition with pierogi sales on the third Friday of the month from September through May.
First-Time Visitor Info for St John the Baptist Ukrainian Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship follows the Byzantine Rite, with Divine Liturgy as the central service. Confessions are available before each Divine Liturgy and by appointment. Visitor Tips: Visitors who would like confession may plan to arrive before Divine Liturgy. Pierogis are sold on the third Friday of the month from September through May.
History & building
Founded in 1913
Founded in 1913 by the first wave of Ukrainian immigrants, and the present church structure was built in 1922.
What their website says
Founded in 1913 by the first wave of Ukrainian immigrants
Building completed in 1922
Hosts weddings
What their website says
For weddings please contact the priest at least six (6) months before the planned date.
Spaces available to rent
Fellowship hall
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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