Parish News

With an eye toward the future, we have been thoughtfully planning an exciting vision for our church and school. We are thrilled to share that funding is now in place for our first project, the renovation of our rectory lobby and priest living quarters, and we will officially break ground on March 2, 2026!

You are invited to attend a Parish Meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00am in the Parish Center. We will share additional details about these improvements and discuss our vision moving forward. Your involvement is an important part of strengthening our parish community.

For more information and project updates: www.bostonsbasilica.com/renovation

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, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 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.

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 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