Charlestown Catholic Collaborative
The Parish Families of
St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena
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Pope Leo XIV presents Archbishop Richard Henning with the pallium.
Archbishop Henning (June 29, 2025)
“The Mass for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and the blessing and imposition of the Pallium Stole expresses the unity of the Church in the successor of Peter. By the gift of this stole placed within the tomb of Peter, Pope Leo links my ministry in Boston to his own and to the communion of the Catholic Church across the world. He spoke today about the character of that communion, a unity that does not diminish our individual freedom, dignity, or diversity. Communion in the Lord ever makes us more, not less -as individuals and as a community. The imagery of the stole also reminds me to imitate the Good Shepherd in caring for the flock and seeking out the lost sheep. I will return from Rome renewed and determined to live up to that charge in serving the Church of Boston. The Catholics of the Archdiocese of Boston are in my heart and in my prayers.”
Regularly scheduled Mass times
The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
St. Francis de Sales Church,
313 Bunker Hill St.
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St. Francis Carillon Schedule
St. Francis de Sales
313 Bunker Hill Street
617 242-0147
Led by the Holy Spirit, the Parish Family of Saint Francis de Sales seeks to know and celebrate Jesus through Mass, Prayer, Sacrament and Service.
Saint Francis de Sales Church is the oldest consecrated church in New England, the oldest in the city of Boston in continuous service, and the fourth oldest in America, built in 1859, on the top of Bunker Hill. Saint Francis is known affectionately as the Firefighter’s church – The statue of St. Florian, patron saint, is located in the bell yard next to the church.
St. Mary Church,
55 Warren St.
Collaborative Center
and
Eucharistic Center
46 Winthrop Street
617 242-4664
Our Mission is to make active disciples of Jesus Christ by creating a welcoming community rich in spirituality and by moving people to share their God-given talents in the service of others and the care of creation. We are an intentionally inclusive Roman Catholic parish that welcomes all those who make up our diverse community in a way that reflects God’s love. Nourished by the Gospel and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, we strive to build a vibrant parish that strengthens our faith and elevates our worship.
The Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Francis de Sales church is lit for
Frank and Barbara Kelly
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices at (617) 242-4664
The month of July traditionally honors the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.
It is the blood of Christ, the Lamb of God, which cleanses from sin, therefore the Church developed a devotion to Jesus’ physical blood and its mystical power, just as it did for his Sacred Heart from which his blood poured out on the Cross.
The Precious Blood of Jesus courses through the Church spiritually, giving eternal life to the Body of Christ through the sacraments. Many saints had a devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus, most notably St. Catherine of Siena. Devotion to the Precious Blood spread greatly through the preaching of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, a 19th century priest and founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, and was later approved and recommended by the Holy See.