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
- G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together) August 1, 2026
- World Youth Day Auckland 2026 July 31, 2026
- Overcome Addictions by Fr Robert Steele July 28, 2026
- Tertiary Chaplaincy Mass & Lunch July 27, 2026
- Grandparents Mass July 26, 2026
- Diocesan Youth Mass July 26, 2026
- Fr Paul Turner Ars Celebrandi Workshop July 24, 2026
- Tertiary Chaplaincy Mass & Lunch July 20, 2026
- G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together) July 18, 2026
- Catholic Caring Foundation – Caring Sunday appeal July 17, 2026
To learn more about Synod : HERE
