Gate of Heaven Catholic Church

About this church

Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in South Boston is part of a joint parish with nearby St. Brigid of Kildare Church, which share one administration and a parish office at 841 East Broadway. Gate of Heaven Church is at 615 E. 4th Street. It hosts the Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Masses at 9 a.m. and noon, and daily Mass at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, while St. Brigid hosts the other Sunday Masses and the early weekday Mass. Confession is offered Saturday afternoon at Gate of Heaven and Wednesday evening from 7 to 7:30 p.m., when Eucharistic Adoration is also held. Both churches have live streams linked from the site.

The parish describes its mission as proclaiming the Gospel to the local community in word, deed and truth. The site covers parish registration, religious education, Confirmation sign-up, marriage and funeral preparation, a bulletin that can be emailed, and volunteer sign-ups for parish ministries. It also links to South Boston Catholic Academy and St. Augustine Chapel and cemetery. Parish office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some Mass times change seasonally, so confirm the current schedule on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule, confession, adoration · Church addresses and office hours · About the two parishes · Volunteer ministries

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