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A Catholic parish family serving Hadashville and nearby rural communities through worship, welcome, formation, and steady Christian care.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church is a parish rooted in the ordinary grace of rural Catholic life. In a community like Hadashville, the church is more than a building open on Sunday. It is a place where families mark the sacred moments of life, neighbours pray for one another, and people of every age are invited to encounter Jesus Christ in the sacraments.
Our parish takes its name from St John the Baptist, the prophet who prepared the way of the Lord. His witness gives shape to our own parish life: to point beyond ourselves toward Christ, to call one another to conversion, and to live with humility, courage, and hope.
Visitors are welcome at Mass and parish gatherings. Those returning to church after time away, those new to the Catholic faith, and those simply seeking a quiet place to pray will find a community that values reverence, kindness, and sincere hospitality.
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The Mass is the centre of parish life. We gather to hear the Word of God, offer our prayers, and receive the Eucharist with reverence. Guests who are not Catholic are welcome to attend and may come forward for a blessing during Communion with arms crossed over the chest.
Children are part of the worshipping parish family. Parents are encouraged to bring them to Mass, help them learn the prayers of the Church, and participate in sacramental preparation when the time is right.
The parish offers spiritual care through the sacraments, prayer, visits to the sick and homebound, and guidance for those preparing for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or a funeral liturgy.
Hadashville sits among the forests, farms, lakes, and small communities of southeastern Manitoba. Parish life here reflects that setting. People know the value of patience, presence, and practical care. The church gathers people who may live miles apart but share one baptism, one faith, and one Lord.
Our parish seeks to be attentive to the seasons of the Church and the seasons of family life. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, funerals, and ordinary Sundays all become moments for grace. Through these moments, the parish helps people remember that God is present not only in major celebrations but also in daily work, quiet prayer, and faithful friendship.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church remains committed to clear Catholic teaching, dignified worship, and genuine welcome. We invite you to join us for Mass, contact the parish office with sacramental questions, or stop in for prayer when the church is open.
