St. Francis Xavier Chapel - Japanese Catholic Center

About this church

St. Francis Xavier Chapel, also known as the Japanese Catholic Center and formerly called Maryknoll, is a Catholic parish at 222 S. Hewitt Street in Los Angeles. Masses on Sunday are at 8:30 a.m. in Japanese and 10:00 a.m. in English, with an English vigil Mass on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses are Tuesday through Friday at 12:05 p.m., and confessions are available on those days at 11:30 a.m. or by appointment. A First Saturday devotion includes a 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by the Rosary and Divine Mercy. Weekday Masses can change because of funerals or illness.

The parish focuses on Japanese Catholics and welcomes everyone in the surrounding community. Ministries and groups include an Auxiliary, the Japanese-and-English Legion of Mary group Maria Kai, the Maryknoll Ladies Guild, a Boy Scout troop, and a Shotokan karate club. Faith formation covers Sunday School for children from age three, RCIA, and Bible study in Japanese and English as dates are announced. The website offers pages in English and Japanese, bulletins, and forms, and the parish hosts annual events such as a fall spaghetti dinner and a feast day craft fair. The office is open on weekdays during the day. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule and confessions · Ministries and groups · Events and faith formation · Address and hours

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