Welcome! Thank you for visiting us online today. Let us share a little about ourselves.

The first Catholics in Hocking County were a group of six families who emigrated from Germany in 1837. In 1859, the parish purchased the property on North Market Street, which continues to be our home today. Our beautiful brick church was completed in 1898 and was dedicated in a grand ceremony attended by over 3,000 people.

Alongside our church, we are proud to have St. John Catholic School, established in 1924. Originally run by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who resided in the convent on the property, the school continues to thrive today. While the sisters are no longer with us, St. John School still offers quality education for students in Preschool through sixth grade. For more information about the school, please visit St. John Catholic School.

The St. John Parish has also remained an active part of the community through organizations like the Knights of Columbus, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and We Are Friends, as well as hosting events such as fish fries, community dinners, and movie nights.

We invite you to explore our website for more information about our history, ministries, and the exciting events we have happening!