Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish

About this church

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is a Jesuit Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Boston, located on Commonwealth Avenue next to Boston College. Masses are held Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 9 a.m. (Children's Mass), 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Spanish, and 5 p.m.; and weekdays at 5:30 p.m. Confession is Saturday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. The parish describes itself as rooted in Ignatian spirituality and serves residents of Chestnut Hill and Newton as well as Boston College students.

The music ministry includes a family choir at the 9 a.m. Mass, a Spanish-language choir, the Cantorum choir at 10:30 a.m., a contemporary ensemble at 5 p.m., and a concert series. Faith formation covers children's classes, First Communion, Confirmation, Spanish-language formation, and a monthly Youth Book Club for middle and high school students on Friday evenings. Outreach ministries support food drives, meal service, housing projects, and visits to homebound parishioners, and spiritual life offerings include prayer, spiritual direction, and retreats. A weekly Flocknote email carries the bulletin. The parish office at 617.552.6100 is open on weekdays, and Mass times should be confirmed on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule and parish address · About the Jesuit parish · Music ministry · Outreach ministries

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