Saint Jean Vianney Catholic Church

About Saint Jean Vianney Catholic Church

Standing within the Catholic tradition, Saint Jean Vianney Catholic Church ministers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitors can find the church at 16166 South Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge. Current service times, programs, and contact information are listed on the church website at www.stjeanvianney.org.

The Catholic tradition has shaped Christianity in the United States in distinctive ways. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination in the United States, in full communion with the Bishop of Rome. Catholic parishes celebrate the Mass and the seven sacraments. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century. Today the tradition counts approximately 70 million in the U.S.

The church is part of the American South, where the Church remains a central institution in everyday life. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and a hub for civic and religious life. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.