Welcome
People
Thank you for visiting the web site of historic Saint Jean Baptiste Catholic Church and the Shrine of Saint Anne in New York City.
The Menu to the left is your key to navigating the features of our site, including Bulletins, articles, a virtual tour of the church, photo galleries of our stained-glass windows and Stations of the Cross, and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Click on a Menu category and sub-menus will appear.
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Events
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 22, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Blessed ashes will be distributed during the regularly scheduled Masses (7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.) and during brief Scripture services throughout the day. Read the Lenten flier for complete information about the Ash Wednesday schedule, guidelines for fasting and abstinence, etc.
CATHOLICISM, THE SERIES
Catholicism, Father Robert Barron's epic video journey to the heart of Catholicism, airs in its entirety at Saint Jean Baptiste over ten Monday nights from January 23-March 26 at 7:00 p.m. in The Great Hall of the Community Center. Often likened to Kenneth Clark's Civilisation, this DVD series explores the richness and transforming power of the Catholic faith. Watch the series trailer here, experience Catholicism for yourself, and join us each Monday evening.
RESPECT FOR CONSCIENCE
On January 20, the United States Department of Health and Human Services reaffirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. The rule takes effect on August 1. Many non-profit religious employers are not exempt and will be given one year - until August 1, 2013 - to comply. Under the ruling, Catholic schools, colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and social service agencies will not be exempted, because they serve people of all faiths or none. Learn more about this and other legislative and public policy issues at the web site of the New York State Catholic Conference.
Music at Saint Jean Baptiste
The most important aspect of the music ministry at the Church of Saint Jean Baptiste is its focus on the celebration of the liturgy. In the Eucharistic celebration, we strive to sing as one voice with the assistance of choirs, cantors, organist, and instrumentalists.
In addition, the Music Under the Dome series features concerts of choral, organ, and instrumental programs. Visit Music Under the Dome to preview upcoming events.
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Saint Jean Baptiste Church is a New York City Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
There is an elevator on the south side of the church building for access from Lexington Avenue.
The scaffolding and pedestrian bridge are for repairs to the church towers. Read an update on this work. Donations are appreciated, and are tax-deductible. Send to:
Father Anthony Schueller, S.S.S.
Saint Jean Baptiste Catholic Church
184 East 76th Street
New York, NY 10021 Copyright 2011-2012<
