Parish News

You are warmly invited to join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, for a special tri-lingual Mass in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole at 10:00 am. Together, as one parish family, we will offer thanks to God for the many blessings we have received and pray for His continued grace upon our community and our world. Let us gather in gratitude, unity, and joy on this beautiful day of thanksgiving!

Please note: The Rectory Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28th. On Friday, November 28th, only one Mass will be offered at 9:00 am.

The Archdiocese of Boston invites all parishioners to join in a special Archdiocesan Novena from December 4 to December 12, 2025, as the Church begins preparing spiritually for the 500th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2031. In response to the Holy Father’s invitation to deepen devotion and honor Our Lady, Archbishop Henning has launched this nine-day Novena, with each evening hosted by a different parish throughout the Archdiocese. All are encouraged to grow in faith through prayer, music, and fellowship as we honor the loving presence of our Blessed Mother. Parishes are invited to display the Novena poster, pray the Novena together, and celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe within their communities. Parishioners are also encouraged to attend one of the Novena evenings at hosting parishes, including:

Mary Queen of the Apostles (Salem), All Saints (Haverhill), Holy Redeemer (East Boston), St. Paul (Hingham), the Cathedral of the Holy Cross (Boston), Christ the King (Brockton), St. Anthony (Somerville), and Immaculate Conception (Marlborough).

For resources, including the Novena prayers, historical information, and a children’s devotional toolkit, please visit

www.evangelizeboston.com/olg-novena

Thursday, December 4th at 6:00 PM
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Admission is free.

A farewell performance before departing for New York, where the Boston Conservatory Orchestra, with international guests, will perform for the United Nations General Assembly at Carnegie in their annual Concert for Peace. This concert will include Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto no. 3, as well as selections from Beethoven's Symphony no. 9"

The Parish Choir of the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is an amazing and eclectic group of dedicated volunteers who provide music for the 9:00am Sunday Mass AND other major Liturgical celebrations.

No audition or experience is required, only dedication and a desire for fun and Catholic camaraderie!

Come see us after Mass or email the Music Director, Tim Macri: tim@bostonsbasilica.com

At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops issued a rare Special Message—the first in twelve years—expressing deep concern for the growing fear, anxiety, and division surrounding immigration in our nation.

The message, overwhelmingly approved by the bishops, reaffirms the Church’s commitment to the God-given dignity of every person. As pastors, the bishops note with sorrow the harsh rhetoric facing immigrants, the strain on families, and troubling conditions in detention centers. They remind us that Catholic teaching upholds both the protection of human dignity and the need for nations to ensure just and orderly immigration systems. The bishops call for meaningful immigration reform, safe and legal pathways, and an end to indiscriminate mass deportations.

Rooted in Scripture and Christ’s call to love our neighbor, the bishops offer solidarity to immigrant brothers and sisters:

“You are not alone.” They express gratitude for the many clergy, religious, and lay faithful who accompany immigrants in need, and they urge all people of goodwill to continue this compassionate work while praying for wisdom for our nation’s leaders.

The bishops also encourage parishes to foster communities where newcomers feel welcomed and supported. They remind the faithful that the Church has long been a refuge for those seeking hope and stability, and they invite all Catholics to reflect on how they can personally embody Christ’s mercy toward migrants and families seeking a better life.

Watch the Video Message:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMQ8V4pNCI

Our parish is excited to announce the launch of a new young adult ministry. This ministry offers a welcoming space to explore prayer practices, grow in faith, and build meaningful relationships within our parish community. We invite all adults 18-45 to join us on Sunday evenings after the 5pm mass for discussion and fellowship. For more information, contact Sam Stover at samjstover@gmail.com.

The Healing & Restoration Ministry at The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - welcomes you to our monthly Healing Service, with Fr. Phillip Dabney C.Ss.R. on

Saturday, December 20th - 2:00pm

The service is handicapped accessible and open to all. There will be blessings, and anointing of the sick. We welcome you to attend the 4:00pm Mass that follows the service. For more information, please email: healingministry@bostonsbasilica.com or phone 617-516-0371. 24 hour Prayerline : 617-442-3938.

Parishioners and friends of The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help have partnered with A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) to prepare and distribute food to those experiencing homelessness in the Mission Hill/Longwood area. This outreach takes place every Saturday morning in the Basilica’s rectory, where volunteers make sandwiches and head into the neighborhood to offer food and fellowship. We are still looking for a few volunteers. Please contact Chris Cummings at 857-225-0495 or email him at ccummings@faith-justice.org.

The Archdiocese of Boston requires that all clergy, parish staff (full and part time), together will all volunteers (17 years of age and older) who minister to or have the potential for unmonitored access to children, youth, elderly or the disabled, undergo a CORI check. This process requires an individual to fill out a CORI request form annually in accord