© St. John School 2011. All Rights Reserved. Made with Xara 5 St. John Square Middletown, CT 06457 (860)347-3202 St. John Parish       St. John Church, the Mother Church  of the Diocese of Norwich, was  established in 1843.       Father Michael Phillipino, pastor  since October 2009, leads monthly  celebrations of Mass at which the students of St. John School  present the gifts and share the readings.  The church is also the  site of many school functions, such as graduation, choral and  band concerts, and awards cermonies.