St. Francis de Sales Church

Mission

Led by the Holy Spirit, the Parish Family of St. Francis de Sales seeks to know and celebrate Jesus through Mass, Prayer, Sacrament and Service.

St. Francis de Sales has been a wellspring of hope and solace in times of peace and sorrow.

Since 1859 St. Francis de Sales Church has stood tall at the top of Charlestown, Massachusetts. Built by contributions large and small, it remains emblematic of the ascendance of religious freedom as the oldest Church in the city of Boston.

As such, this landmark is a beacon of hope for those who share the Catholic faith and a source of inspiration to every religious denomination welcomed here each year.

The vibrancy of its windows, the beauty of its music and the purpose of its charitable outreach call us to respond to our shared humanity – one in the image and likeness of God, saved by his Son, Jesus Christ, in the family of the Church.

The heart of St. Francis de Sales is the faith, work and generosity of good people bringing God’s presence into the world, inspiring a conversation among the generations.