St. John the Baptist, Manayunk

Serving the Communities of Roxborough, Manayunk & Wissahickon Since 1831

June is Sacred Heart Month

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart, in recognition of Jesus’ apparitions starting in 1673 to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), a member of the Visitation Sisters, through whom He asked for devotion to His Sacred Heart.

On June 27, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

4th of July Parade and Hospitality


On Friday, July 4, begin the day by joining us for Mass in the Church at 8:00 AM.


Families, parish groups, and parishioners are invited to march in the annual Independence day parade dressed in your red, white and blue!

St. John's will assemble at Manayunk Avenue at Martin St. beginning at 8:30 AM.

The parade will begin at 9:00 AM and the route begins at Manayunk Ave. along Lyceum Ave. to Ridge Ave. Strollers, Bikes, Decorations, Signs and Vehicles (approved/with Permit) are welcome.


After the Parade join us in the Social Hall for a parish gathering with light refreshments. Volunteers, donations, and help are welcome, contact us for more information!

Weekday Mass: 7AM Mon - Fri. in All Saints Chapel, Parish Center, 146 Rector Street

Weekend Masses in Church, 119 Rector Street:

Saturday Vigil 4PM Mass, Sunday 9 & 11AM, 6:00 PM


Confessions: Saturday 3-3:45; Sunday 8-8:45AM & 5-5:45PM


Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Fridays 7:30-4PM in Chapel; Sundays 5-5:45 PM in Church

Young Adult Adoration Wednesdays 6PM in Chapel



Nightly Call-in Rosary at 7PM, Tuesday Group Study at 7PM in the Social Hall

Wednesdays: Gospel Reflections 12Noon in Parish Center & Young Adult Adoration 6PM in Chapel

Thursdays: Young Adult Women's Bible Study 7PM in the Parish Center


Summer Movie Nights


Beginning Tuesday July 8, Join us at the Parish Center (Rectory) 2nd floor for a four week series of Faith-inspired films! On July 8 we will view Father Stu with Mark Wahlberg; and on July 22 we will view Paul, Apostle of Christ, Starring Jim Caviezel. All are welcome to attend.

Congratulations Fr. Cavara!

At Masses we were pleased to receive the announcement from Fr. Cavara that he has been officially assigned as Pastor by Archbishop Perez!


This past year as Parochial Administrator Father Cavara has demonstrated with prayerful enthusiasm his willingness and ability to guide and shepherd the Parish of St. John the Baptist in Manayunk. 


Save the Date for Father's Installation Mass and Reception for Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM.

TrustandHope.org

Click the link above for more information on the Archbishop's Plans for the Future of the Church in Philadelphia and to learn more.

Manayunk Catholics

Grow and Serve with Us

Our parish is a vibrant Roman Catholic Church rich in faith and history, over 190 years young encompassing the Wissahickon, Roxborough and Manayunk neighborhoods of Philadelphia. We welcome you to join us! It is a blessing to walk with the community in Christ through reception of the sacraments, youth religious education, young adult spirituality, senior care, visits to the sick, and comfort to those who care for us. 

Everyday support

Join us for Weekly for:

Nightly Rosary Prayer at 7 PM

Tuesday Group Study - Luke

Wednesday Young Adult Adoration and

Gospel Reflections - all welcome- 12 noon & Zoom

Thursday- Young Adult Women Bible Study 

Support SJB

ALL SAINTS' CHAPEL in the Parish Center

 Weekday 7:00 AM Mass,

 open until 4:00 PM for private prayer
with Adoration Every Friday &
Young Adult Adoration Wednesdays at 6PM

Parish Community

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Join us in Manayunk!

We are located near Main Street
with ample parking for Masses
in Our Cresson Street Lot or behind 
the Parish Center
on Rector Street