Nativity of St. John the Baptist

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist commemorates the birth of John the Baptist who foretold the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. St. John the Baptist’s role was to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus—he did this by teaching the people how to reform their lives and prepare for the Kingdom of God. St. John the Baptist was humbled to baptize Jesus in the Jordan River as a pivotal act in his ministry.

Catholic Apostolate Center Blog Post on the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

• A Tumbled Faith

Pilgrimage Sites in the United States

• Old Mission San Juan Bautista — San Juan Bautista, CA

• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist — Savannah, GA

• Basilica of St. John the Baptist — Canton, OH

• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — Charleston, SC