Parish News

As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence this weekend, we give thanks to God for the blessings of liberty, faith, and the many freedoms we enjoy. May we continue to pray for our country, our leaders, and all who have sacrificed to preserve these precious gifts.

We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed Independence Day weekend!

Holiday Schedule – Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4
• One daily Mass: 9:00 AM (both days)
• No other morning Masses or the 12:10 PM Mass on either day.
• The Rectory Office will be closed on July 3 and July 4.

Please note that the Saturday evening Vigil Masses will be celebrated according to the regular schedule.

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 July 18. 2026 2:00pm

AUGUST: NO HEALING SERVICE

Saturday September 19, 2026, 2:00pm

Saturday October 17, 2026, 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

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