St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Advertisement

Contact & Location for St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

5 E 20th St

Hazleton, PA 18201

Loading map…

About St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Hazleton is a Byzantine Catholic parish with a liturgical worship style rooted in the Eastern Catholic tradition. Parish life includes a weekly bulletin with pastor’s corner reflections and Gospel meditations, helping parishioners connect the Sunday readings with prayer and daily life. The parish also celebrates the feast of Pokrov, the Protection and Patronage of the Theotokos, reflecting its devotion within the Byzantine tradition.

Advertisement

First-Time Visitor Info for St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow a liturgical Byzantine Catholic pattern, with worship centered on prayer, Scripture, and the Eucharistic celebration. The parish bulletin includes Gospel meditations connected to the Sunday celebration. Visitor Tips: Not specified — please contact the church directly.

History & building

  • Building completed in 1974

    The parish undertook a new church in 1893 and opened it later that year. The new church and rectory at the present location were dedicated in 1974.

    What their website saysthe church was constructed and opened later that year.
  • Preschool or school on site

    What their website saysThe church built a school and auditorium on North Wyoming Street

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Note: Church information may be outdated.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.

Take your faith journey deeper

Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.

Continue with YouVersion

Free for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email

Advertisement