St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Baker)
| St. John the Baptist | |
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| Dedication: | St. John the Baptist |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Baker |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | Highway 97, Grass Valley, Oregon 97029 |
| City: | Grass Valley, OR |
| Subdivision: | Oregon |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sherman County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Baker, located in Grass Valley, Oregon. Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, it serves a rural community in Sherman County.
Established as one of several parishes within the Diocese of Baker, St. John the Baptist Parish lacks detailed information regarding its founding date or early history. Limited sources suggest that the parish has been an integral part of the local Catholic community for many years.
History
The exact founding date and circumstances surrounding the establishment of St. John the Baptist Parish are not well-documented in available sources. The Diocese of Baker, however, is known to have established several parishes within its jurisdiction over the years.[1]
Special features
- Annual community events and liturgical celebrations in honor of Saint John the Baptist
- Ministries focused on serving local residents and promoting Catholic values
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church building's design and construction date are unknown, but it is likely that the structure reflects a traditional or modern architectural style common to Catholic churches in the region.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint John the Baptist, reflecting his significance as a patron saint of Baptism and the early Christian Church.
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Related parishes
- St. Richard (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Francis (Diocese of Baker)
- Holy Family (Diocese of Baker, Oregon)
- Sacred Heart (Diocese of Baker, Athena)
- Old Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Baker, Bend)
- St. James (Diocese of Baker)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Francis Cabrini (Diocese of Baker)
- Holy Family (Diocese of Baker, Burns)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Baker)
- Holy Family (Diocese of Baker, Christmas Valley)
- St. John (Diocese of Baker, Condon)
- St. Thomas Aquinas (Diocese of Baker)
- Our Lady of Loretto (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Alphonsus (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Peter (Diocese of Baker, Oregon 97826)
- St. Mary (Diocese of Baker, Elgin)
- St. Katherine (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Catherine (Diocese of Baker)
- Our Lady of the Snows (Diocese of Baker)
- Our Lady of the Valley (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Therese (Diocese of Baker)
- St. Patrick (Diocese of Baker, Heppner)
- Our Lady of Angels (Diocese of Baker)
External links
- ↑ "Parish Directory". Catholic Diocese of Baker. https://www.bkrm.org/parish-directory.