St. Anthony Shrine

About this church

St. Anthony Shrine, known as the Church on Arch Street, is a Roman Catholic shrine at 100 Arch Street in downtown Boston, directed by the Franciscan friars. Sunday Masses are at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:00 p.m., with a Saturday Mass at 4:00 p.m. Weekday Masses are at 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 12:05 p.m., Monday through Friday. Several Masses include music with the Arch Street Band, and the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass is livestreamed for people who cannot attend in person. The shrine is open daily, with shorter hours on Saturday, and it is accessible, with low-gluten hosts available on request.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m., and Eucharistic adoration takes place on weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. An information booth is staffed on weekdays for Mass cards and spiritual companionship. The shrine reports more than 30 outreach and evangelical ministries, including the Franciscan Food Center, counseling and recovery, spiritual direction, Lazarus Ministry, music ministry, veterans ministry, and a women's clinic. Other offerings include prayers to St. Anthony, candle lighting, and an annual blessing of pets tied to the Feast of St. Francis. Schedules can shift for feast days, so confirm on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Mass, confession, hours, ministries

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