St. Joseph Catholic Church

Call Directions Website Contact the place of worship

St. Joseph Catholic Church Roman Catholic parish proudly Serving Boston's Historic West End and Beacon Hill Neighborhoods since 1862. Masses at St. Mass

Joseph's:
Sun 9:00am & 4:00pm
Mon, Wed, Fri 12:10pm

Masses next door at Regina Cleri:
Tues & Thurs 12:10pm

Rosary: after Wed. To DONATE to Church's 160th Anniversary Fundraiser or any other collection please visit:

https://stjosephboston.churchgiving.com/

Today is the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme for this year from the Gospel a...
09/27/2026

Today is the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme for this year from the Gospel according to Matthew: "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me" (Mt 18:5). As the Vatican said, "With this choice, the Holy Father intends to express the Church's concern for minors directly involved in migration, recalling the duty to welcome each one of them as Gospel teaches us."
⁣
Let's do our part at St. Joseph Parish Boston to care for "even just one of these children," in whom our Lord himself is present.

09/25/2026

Remembering Paul McLaughlin

Hey St. Joseph Parish - since we celebrate the Holy Cross in September, let's consider a religious order named for it: T...
09/25/2026

Hey St. Joseph Parish - since we celebrate the Holy Cross in September, let's consider a religious order named for it: The Congregation of the Holy Cross.
⁣
Originally founded in France, members of the congregation came to the United States in the 19th century. Among their apostolates? The founding of a Catholic university in frontier Indiana: Notre Dame.
⁣
The Congregation of the Holy Cross still plays a big role at Notre Dame to this day. Follow the link to learn more about the order and their connection to this storied institution of Catholic higher education.
⁣
https://www.nd.edu/faith/congregation-of-holy-cross/

Today is the feast day of St. Pius of Pietrelcina--better known as Padre Pio. This 20th-century miracle-working priest i...
09/23/2026

Today is the feast day of St. Pius of Pietrelcina--better known as Padre Pio. This 20th-century miracle-working priest is especially known for receiving the stigmata--a participation in the Christ's passion by being marked with his wounds.
⁣
But is the stigmata just some sort of Catholic superstition? Or is it a reality that is already anticipated by Sacred Scripture? Let's take a look.
⁣
First of all, we know that Christians participate in the suffering of Christ:
"I bear the marks of Jesus on my body." --Galatians 6:17
"To know him and the power of his resurrection and [the] sharing of his sufferings by being conformed to his death." --Philippians 3:10
"...if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him." --Romans 8:17
"I have been crucified with Christ." --Galatians 2:19
⁣
For the vast majority of Christians, this participation in Christ's passion occurs spiritually, not with physical wounds, but by being spiritually united to Jesus on the Cross, uniting our sufferings to him.
⁣
But we also know that God gives different gifts to different people (1 Corinthians 12:4), all for the sake of the Gospel: "To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit." --1 Corinthians 12:7
⁣
Is this evidence that other Christians received the stigmata in the time of Christ? No. But it is scriptural proof that God is capable of working miracles to manifest, or show forth, the truths of salvation--including our participation in the suffering of Christ.
⁣
So let's give thanks for Padre Pio, and be reminded that his experience of the stigmata is a call for each of us at Saint Joseph's Parish to participate more completely in Christ's crucifixion.

Today is the first day of autumn! What do you love most about this special season? Between the pumpkins and the leaves a...
09/22/2026

Today is the first day of autumn! What do you love most about this special season? Between the pumpkins and the leaves and all the great feast days, you really can't go wrong!
⁣
Tell us in the comments below! And we'll ask Rev. Joe White for his.

In the time of Jesus, being a tax collector in Jerusalem was about the most disgraceful thing you could do. It meant tha...
09/21/2026

In the time of Jesus, being a tax collector in Jerusalem was about the most disgraceful thing you could do. It meant that you, a Jewish man, were complicit in the Roman Empire's oppression of the Jewish people.
⁣
Despite this, Christ chose Matthew as one of his apostles. But get this: Matthew himself is the one who highlights his former profession in the Scriptures. In his Gospel account, he labels himself "Matthew the tax collector," while when Mark and Luke mention him, they just call him "Matthew."
⁣
In other words, Matthew continues to identify himself by his shameful past--not because he is still defined by it, but because of the radicality of Christ's mercy toward him. May all of us here at Saint Joseph's Parish also remember that we are beloved sinners, dependent upon Christ's grace and mercy.

Consecration of the United States to the sacred Heart of Jesus - 2026
06/23/2026

Consecration of the United States to the sacred Heart of Jesus - 2026

There's an expression in the sport of soccer: "going for glory." In short, it means to score some kind of stupendous, sp...
05/17/2026

There's an expression in the sport of soccer: "going for glory." In short, it means to score some kind of stupendous, spectacular goal, usually leading to your teammates hoisting you on their shoulders and carrying you off the field.
⁣
In other sports, "glory" means something similar: catching the winning touchdown, hitting a grand slam, getting a hole in one. Think big, dramatic, and spectacular.
⁣
But in today's Gospel, Jesus offers us a different image of glory: doing what you have been asked to do. If we apply this to sports, our definition of glorious plays expands, including everything from a basic block in football to a well-executed bounce pass in basketball.
⁣
This is important for us to remember in our spiritual lives. Giving God glory doesn't necessarily mean accomplishing dramatic feats. In fact, focusing on grandiose achievements can actually distract us from seeking true glory: fidelity to God in every moment of the day.
⁣
So, St. Joseph Parish Boston family, let's glorify God today. First by worshiping him at Mass, and then by being faithful to him throughout the rest of the day.

The Ascension is not an ending—it’s a sending.⁣Christ entrusts His disciples with a mission to all nations, with the pro...
05/14/2026

The Ascension is not an ending—it’s a sending.
⁣
Christ entrusts His disciples with a mission to all nations, with the promise to remain always.
⁣
That mission continues today—and we are part of it.
⁣

In 1917, Our Lady of Fatima called the world to: Pray. Repent. Return to God.⁣Her message is still a mission for all.⁣To...
05/13/2026

In 1917, Our Lady of Fatima called the world to: Pray. Repent. Return to God.
⁣
Her message is still a mission for all.
⁣
Today, we join that mission—praying for all nations and all people.
⁣
📿 Pray the Rosary for the missions.
⁣

Address

68 William Cardinal O'Connell Way
Boston, MA
02114

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 6pm

Telephone

+16175234342

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St. Joseph Catholic Church posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to St. Joseph Catholic Church:

Shortcuts

Share

Category