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St. John the Baptist Parish, Plymouth

St. John the Baptist Parish, Plymouth

Our Parish Roots:

Located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church has been faithfully ministering to the spiritual needs of its community for over one and a half centuries. Our parish, officially established in 1861, is one of the oldest in Wisconsin, and stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and commitment of our congregation. Before beginning construction on the first church in 1856, Mass was celebrated in settlers’ homes as early as 1848.

The first church was completed in 1860 and the first Mass was celebrated that same year. The church itself has been rebuilt three times, most recently in 1987. Beginning with just 22 families, St. John the Baptist parish currently embraces over 2,400 members, encompassing 1,050 families.

The school was first established in 1896 by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity with just 43 children Today there are 119 students enrolled in our school.

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Our Share

Through much prayer, planning, and conversation, we have identified our greatest needs and initiatives to strengthen our mission and vision for years to come. Our share of the funds raised will be used to address capital improvements and future church updates.

Parish Goal

$1,030,572

Parish Share

$618,343

Total Pledged as of 12/28/23

$92,000 which is 9% of our parish goal

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

As devoted stewards, we take pride in the responsibility of caring for our buildings and grounds. This campaign is aimed at prioritizing crucial projects, including replacing the sound system within the church for a new and professionally designed look, improving our parking lot for modifications to address safety concerns, upgrading our church/church hall restrooms to provide necessary accommodations, and replacing the roof on the school addition. By addressing these projects we will continue to provide a warm and welcoming environment to all who enter our doors.

FUTURE CHURCH UPDATES

While we think of our church as new, it is now over 35 years old. Though in relatively good condition for its age, lighting, painting, carpet, and pews will eventually need to be replaced or updated. Any funds not utilized in the capital improvements, as well as any additional funds raised will be set aside for this purpose.