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
Sunday Masses (Summer Timetable):
Saturday Vigil 5pm; Sunday 7am and 9.30.
The last 7 am Mass for the autumn is scheduled to take place Sunday 26 April 2026.
Masses: NO weekday Masses until further notice.
Saturday & Public Holidays 9am
*No 7 am Sunday Mass May–August 2026*
Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30am
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
- Ecumenical Day of Prayer for Christian Unity May 29, 2026
- Mass of The Neophytes May 24, 2026
- SAFEGUARDING ONLINE WORKSHOP May 21, 2026
- The Upper Room May 20, 2026
- G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together) May 9, 2026
- Migrant Chaplaincies Safeguarding Coordinators Formation May 8, 2026
- G.I.F.T. (Growth In Faith Together) May 2, 2026
- Migrant Chaplaincies Liturgy Coordinators & Music Copyrights May 1, 2026
- Diocesan Youth Mass April 26, 2026
- NZSL Mass – Good Shepherd Church April 25, 2026
To learn more about Synod : HERE
