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When to go
Mass times
- Wednesday - Friday8:30 a.m. · Weekday Masses
- Saturday4:30 p.m. · Saturday Mass
- Sunday10:30 a.m. · Sunday Mass
About
Summary
St. John the Evangelist and St. Philomena are Catholic congregations located in Gananoque and Howe Island, Ontario. Services include weekday and weekend Masses, with a welcoming community and beautiful architecture. Sunday worship is held at 10:30 a.m.
Details
St. John the Evangelist and St. Philomena are Catholic churches serving the communities of Gananoque and Howe Island, Ontario. The churches are known for their beautiful architecture, including murals, stained glass, and frescoes, and are described by visitors as welcoming and peaceful.
St. John the Evangelist is located at 270 Stone Street South, Gananoque, and offers weekday Masses at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday to Friday, and weekend Masses at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. St. Philomena, located on Howe Island, does not have regular Masses.
The churches offer a range of sacraments including Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program is available for those interested in becoming Catholic.
The churches are open for prayer during office hours, and visitors can contact the parish office for sacrament requests or funeral arrangements. The churches are described as accessible for people with mobility issues and are praised for their friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
From Faith Near Me
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gananoque offers a welcoming atmosphere with weekday and weekend Masses in a beautifully adorned space featuring murals, stained glass, and frescoes. First-time visitors may notice the peaceful ambiance and accessible facilities, making it a thoughtful choice for worship.
Pros
- Clear weekday (8:30 a.m.) and weekend (Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.) Mass times posted
- Welcoming, accessible environment for visitors with mobility needs
- Sacraments and RCIA program available for community engagement
- Notable architectural features including murals, stained glass, and an Italian altar
- Peaceful, art-filled space described as comforting and spiritually uplifting
Cons
- St. Philomena location on Howe Island lacks regular Masses
- Limited detail on family-specific ministries or music programs
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- lOy8 months ago
Great church right close to downtown! Great Sunday service. The church is a piece of art, so beautiful inside. Friendly people attending the church as well.
- Bill Noble9 months ago
Absolutely beautiful! The architecture, murals and stain glass are truly a must see. You feel his presence.
- Jamie Kirkham10 months ago
This is another amazing community church, nestled in in heart of gananoque. When I visited the church I noticed the beautiful frescoes and its ovary comforting and you feel welcomed.
- Sandra Lafrance2 years ago
What a beautiful church!! And Father Christian is amazing. Very meaningful homilies. He has an amazing connection with the people of the parish and as a visitor you feel so welcome. God is good - All the time; All the time - God is good 🙏❤️
- Gracie Kirkham2 months ago
Father is so kind and welcoming!
- Deepti Abeya year ago
Divine experience. Ancient church with beautiful murals over the marble altar and statues of many saints (I tried my best to identify them all haha).
- Cassandra McKay7 years ago
Absolutely stunning. We were unprepared to find this gem as we explored Canada Day Weekend. Our country has so many hidden treasures left to find.
- Kathleen Vigil2 years ago
It's a beautiful church and so nice to visit and be able to see the inside as well!
- Graeme Mitchell2 years ago
Beautiful church! Easy to access for people with mobility issues. Friendly people!
- Custos2 years ago
my daughter School go to this church and she says it's so beautiful
- Joe Jansen6 years ago
Beautiful church... The interior is absolutely amazing. A must see!
- Tony6 years ago
Beautiful and peaceful church when I walk inside for my prayers. I love this church.
- Kevin Urbas9 years ago
Beautiful church. Look forward coming it this church in Gananoque every year.
- Laura Forkes5 years ago
An incredible shale tile roof line and the altar from Italy was amazing
- N. Attard7 years ago
A beautiful historical Catholic Church, fantastic wooden ceiling, artwork and amazing pillars.
- Jamie 879 years ago
A place to reflect and ponder upon. Amazing gothic architecture.
- Peter Desrosiers6 years ago
Big ceiling. Wonderful artwork on the ceiling and the stain glass windows
- Jacqueline McGinnis11 months ago
Unfortunately, they lost their priest.
- Tom Houston5 years ago
Beautiful Church and the service was very nice.
- Syndicated Satellite4 years ago
I drove by this church... Very nice church...
Services and facilities
Services
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
- Anointing Of The Sick
- Rcia (Rite Of Christian Initiation For Adults)
Facilities
- Churches With Beautiful Architecture, Including Murals, Stained Glass, And Frescoes
- Marble Altar With Murals And Statues Of Many Saints
- Accessible For People With Mobility Issues
- Shale Tile Roof Line
- Altar From Italy
- Fantastic Wooden Ceiling
- Artwork On The Ceiling And Stained Glass Windows
Connect
- Contact page
- Open contact page