St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

About this church

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, Louisiana, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Alexandria, and the parish lists its founding year as 1834. Mass is offered on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as a vigil, and on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass is held Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. On holy days, the vigil Mass is at 4:00 p.m., and the feast day has Masses at 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Confession is available 30 minutes before daily Mass, on Saturday from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m., and on Sunday from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.

The cathedral keeps a set of regular devotions. First Friday includes adoration at 11:00 a.m. and Mass at 12:05 p.m. First Saturday begins with adoration at 8:15 a.m., followed by the rosary at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross are prayed on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. during Lent. The website also has pages for sacraments, the choir, weekly bulletins, an events calendar, and a livestream of Mass. Newcomers can fill out a new parishioner registration form online. The church is at 626 4th Street, and the parish office can be reached at 318-445-1451. Confirm office hours and any schedule changes with the parish before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule, confession, devotions, address, phone · Contact details, address and office information · First Friday and First Saturday devotion schedule · New parishioner registration form

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