St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Belleville, West Frankfort)
| St. John the Baptist | |
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| Dedication: | Saint John the Baptist |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Belleville |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 703 E Main St., West Frankfort, Illinois 62896 |
| City: | West Frankfort, IL |
| Subdivision: | Illinois |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1916 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | 6/10 |
| Review Level: | 0/5 |
St. John the Baptist is a parish of the Diocese of Belleville situated in West Frankfort, IL. Its mailing address is 703 E Main St., West Frankfort, Illinois 62896. The parish's name reflects its dedication to Saint John the Baptist.
Parish directory data places its founding in 1916. Little else about its founding has been published in sources accessible for this article.
History
St. John the Baptist was established in 1916, per diocesan directory data. Beyond the founding date, no verifiable account of the parish's building history, milestones, or pastors is currently available. Parishioners or local historians with access to diocesan or parish archives could help expand this section.
Relics
No specific first- or second-class relics associated with St. John the Baptist are documented in available sources. As is traditional in the Latin Church, a small relic is customarily sealed within the altar stone of a consecrated Catholic church, though the identity of any relic used here has not been published.
Architecture and Art
Exterior features
No architectural details about the church's exterior — style, materials, or builder — could be located.
Interior features
Details of the church's interior layout and furnishings are not documented in available sources.
Stained Glass Windows
Sources available for this article do not describe any stained glass at the church.
Statues and Sculptures
No description of statuary at the church, indoor or outdoor, could be located.
Other Artwork
Paintings, murals, or other devotional artwork at the parish are not covered in available sources.
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