Welcome to
St John the Baptist
Parnell Parish
This is the oldest surviving Catholic Church in the Auckland Diocese and one of the oldest in New Zealand.
We welcome all who enter through St John’s doors into this sacred space.
Mass Times
Winter Timetable: Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.; Sunday 9.30 a.m.
No 7 a.m. Sunday Mass May–August 2026.
Saturday & Public Holidays: 9 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30 a.m. (except Holy Saturday).
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Stephen Berecz
PARISH SECRETARY
Nathaniel Hood
PH: 09 373 3132
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HRS: Monday - Friday...9am - 3pm
ADDRESS: 244 Parnell Rd, Parnell
Auckland 1052
PARKING IN ST JOHN'S CARPARK
Those attending Sunday or weekday Masses do not pay if using St John’s carpark. On Sunday, you may leave your car in the carpark for one hour after Mass (that is until 11.30am) without payment. cars left beyond that time could be towed away. On weekdays and Saturday mornings, you have 15 minutes after Mass only.
Auckland Diocese Events
- John Pridmore Mission September 1, 2026
- Witnessing: A Call For Young People To Evangelise (Webinar) September 1, 2026
- Tertiary Chaplaincy Mass & Lunch August 31, 2026
- John Pridmore Mission August 31, 2026
- G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together) Saints and Angels Dinner Disco 6pm-9pm August 29, 2026
- John Pridmore Mission August 26, 2026
- John Pridmore Mission August 25, 2026
- Tertiary Chaplaincy Mass & Lunch August 24, 2026
- John Pridmore Mission August 24, 2026
- SAFEGUARDING ONLINE WORKSHOP August 20, 2026
To learn more about Synod : HERE
