Parish News

Tuesday, November 11th is Veterans Day, a time to remember and give thanks for the brave men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. In observance of this holiday, only one Mass will be offered at 9:00 am, after which the church will close. The Rectory Office will also be closed for the day.

As we gather in prayer, let us reflect on the gift of peace and the sacrifice of those who have defended it. May we honor their

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, November 15th - 2:00pm
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.

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.

December 4th: 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"

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