elcome to the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.  We are a Roman Catholic community of faith, located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving as cathedral parish for the Diocese of Paterson.

Rev. Msgr. Mark J. Giordani: Rector Rev. Ruben Castillo & Rev. Manuel Guevara: Parochial Vicars Jose Pomales, Guido Pedraza, Hector Castellanos & Luis Gil: Permanent Deacons Mrs. Vilma Quiroz & Mrs. Amparo Castellanos: Parish Secretaries MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm English 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday 8:30 & 11:30 am English 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Spanish Weekdays 12:05 pm English (Friday) 7:00 pm Spanish Holy Days 12:05 pm English 7:00 pm Spanish PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm LIBRERIA HORAS Tuesday 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday 11:30 pm - 2:30 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm... also by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Every third Saturday at 11:00 am in English and every Saturday at 12:00 pm in Spanish. Parents and Godparents must attend class prior to Baptism.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Arrangements for marriage must be made at least 6 months in advance. Pre-Cana courses are required and are given in Spanish in March, June & October.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes are held on Sunday. Call the office for schedule and registration.
VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY
Please keep us informed when a person is sick, homebound or in the hospital.