PERRYSBURG – The late Pope John XXIII is set to be canonized (elevated to sainthood) on April 27. As a
result Blessed John XXIII Catholic Community at 24250 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, will change its name to
Saint John XXIII on that day.
While the Mass canonizing the church’s patron will be televised from the Vatican at 6 a.m. that day, the
local celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the unveiling and blessing of the new sign. Church
members will then continue the celebration with a "Family Faith Festival" around the life of
Pope John XXIII in the parish’s Roncalli Hall, located in the Parish Life Center..
The church is currently planning to add a church building to its facilities.PERRYSBURG – The late Pope
John XXIII is set to be canonized (elevated to sainthood) on April 27. As a result Blessed John XXIII
Catholic Community at 24250 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, will change its name to Saint John XXIII on that
day.
While the Mass canonizing the church’s patron will be televised from the Vatican at 6 a.m. that day, the
local celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the unveiling and blessing of the new sign. Church
members will then continue the celebration with a "Family Faith Festival" around the life of
Pope John XXIII in the parish’s Roncalli Hall, located in the Parish Life Center..
The church is currently planning to add a church building to its facilities.