The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

03/30/2026

At the center of the Christian life is the story of Jesus—His life, His sacrificial death, and His glorious resurrection. Holy Week invites us to journey through the most profound and hope-filled moments of our faith. Join us as we remember, reflect, and rejoice in the events that changed everything.

Come walk with us through Holy Week, and experience the heart of the Gospel.

Holy Thursday, Thursday April 2nd
Morning Prayer 8:00am
7:00pm Tri-lingual Mass (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)

Good Friday, Friday April 3rd
Morning Prayer 8:00am

Stations of the Cross
2:15pm (English), 3:00pm(Spanish), 3:00pm(Haitian)

Confessions 1:00-3:00pm

Passion of the Lord 3:00pm and 7:00pm(English)
4:00pm (Creole, Parish Center), 5:00pm (Spanish)

Holy Saturday, Saturday April 4th
Morning Prayer 8:00am
8:00pm Easter Vigil Tri-lingual Mass (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole)

Easter Sunday, Sunday April 5th
9:00am and 12:30pm (English)
10:30am (Spanish), 2:00pm (Haitian Creole)

The full schedule is also available on our website:
www.bostonsbasilica.com/holyweek

03/22/2026

Fr. Dabney will offer a Lenten Retreat in the Parish Center on Saturday, March 28th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The theme of the retreat is Healing and Forgiveness. We all need to forgive and be forgiven. Without forgiveness, we cannot truly heal within ourselves.

This meaningful day will include reflection on Scripture, powerful real-life stories (including the response of the Amish community to tragedy), and prayerful guidance on how to move from resentment toward true forgiveness in our own lives.

Come and experience a day of grace, renewal, and spiritual growth. This retreat is a beautiful way to conclude Lent and prepare your heart for Holy Week.

03/10/2026

The 2026 Catholic Appeal has launched across the Archdiocese of Boston! Please enter into solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need and spread hope by making a gift today. You can make a gift by returning your pledge card or by making an online donation at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org (Please use parish credit: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Roxbury). Thank you to those who have already responded generously!

https://vimeo.com/1164436432

Archbishop Richard G. Henning introduces the 2026 Catholic Appeal

02/19/2026

Mission Grammar School has announced plans to expand capacity to serve an additional 150 students and launch a more than $30 million, multi-year campus renovation initiative, encompassing the current Rectory building and the existing school facility on St. Alphonsus Street.

Groundbreaking is scheduled to begin in March. Parishioners are invited to attend a Parish Meeting this Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 am in the Parish Center to learn more about the project and discuss anticipated construction impacts.

02/15/2026

Ash Wednesday begins the Season of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter. It is a day for reflection, recognizing our mistakes, and seeking God’s mercy. The ashes used on this day remind us of our mortality and the importance of repentance and grace. Join us this Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday:

7:00 am (English), 12:10 pm (English), 4:00 pm (English),
5:30 pm (Spanish) and 7:00 pm (Haitian Creole).

For Lenten guidelines and schedule: www.bostonsbasilica.com/lent

During Lent, we’re encouraged to take part in prayer, acts of kindness, and self-discipline. These practices help us grow in faith, strengthen our relationship with God, and become more generous toward others. By embracing them, we connect more deeply with Jesus’ sacrifice and His path to resurrection.
We invite everyone in our parish to join in the special Lenten activities and services planned for this season. Whether it’s attending special liturgies, joining a prayer group, or taking part in charitable efforts, there are plenty of ways to come together as a community and support one another on this journey of faith.

01/08/2026

Faith sharing at the basilica is starting again this week. We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom. If you are interested, please reach out to Jaye Russo at [email protected] to receive the zoom link.

12/19/2025

Celebrate Christmas at Boston’s Basilica, join us as we capture the spirit of the season and come together to share in the spiritual birth of the Divine Presence made new in our lives.

Wednesday, December 24th
4:00pm Mass with Mission Grammar students sharing the Nativity Narrative
11:30pm Carols with Choir followed by Mass at Midnight

Thursday, December 25th
9:00am (English), 10:30am (Spanish), 12:30pm (English), 2:00pm (Haitian Creole)

For more information:
www.bostonsbasilica.com/christmas

12/05/2025

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Monday, December 8th

Join us as we celebrate this Holy Day of Obligation honoring Mary’s Immaculate Conception, her being conceived without original sin and chosen for a unique role in God’s plan of salvation.

Mass Times:
• English: 7:00 AM & 12:10 PM
• Spanish: 5:00 PM
• Haitian: 7:00 PM

12/01/2025

This Thursday, December 4th at 6:00 PM, the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will host a very special evening of music. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend this farewell performance by the Boston Conservatory Orchestra, joined by distinguished international guest artists.

This concert marks their final appearance before traveling to New York City, where they will represent the Conservatory at Carnegie Hall for the United Nations General Assembly’s Annual Concert for Peace. The evening’s program will include Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the most demanding and expressive works in the piano repertoire, along with selections from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

10/20/2025

We invite you to join us for a special farewell for Fr. John Furey following the 10:30 am Spanish Mass this Sunday, October 26th in the Music Room.

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank Fr. Furey for his 36 years of devoted ministry here in Boston. His faith, compassion, and service have touched countless lives and strengthened our parish community in immeasurable ways.

Fr. Furey will soon begin a new chapter at the Redemptorist retirement home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he will be in the company of Frs. Lennon, Hennessy, Travers, and Spillane. While we will miss his presence dearly, we rejoice that he will enjoy the warmth, rest, and fellowship he so richly deserves.

10/13/2025

Our parish joyfully invites you to a special Jubilee Mass this Sunday, October 19th at 11:00am.

A unique celebration will be offered as one single Mass bringing our entire parish family together as one community of faith. There will be no other Mass times observed on Sunday, October 19th.

The liturgy will be celebrated tri-lingually—in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole—honoring the diversity of our parish.

Together, we will give thanks for the rich history of our church and embrace our call to move forward in unity. Following the Mass, all are welcome to a reception in the Parish Center.