St. Anthony Shrine
& Ministry Center
The “Church on Arch Street” is a center for the Roman
Catholic ministries in Boston, MA, staffed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province.
All Are Welcome
The central focus of the Shrine’s ministry has remained constant for 65 years: providing a convenient and prayerful setting for people desiring to praise and worship our God – currently through 12 weekend and seven weekday Masses, as well as an extensive schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Shrine also has over 30 outreach and evangelical ministries.
News of the Shrine
Lenten Prayer by: Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM
Just in case you missed it, here is the Lenten Prayer written by St. Anthony Shrine’s very own Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM. Printable PDF file of this beautiful prayer: St Anthony Lenten Prayer...
New Friars & Staff Page On The Website
Having a hard time remembering the Friars’ names, faces or what they might do here at the Shrine? Check out the up to date Friars and Staff page on our website. You can get to it by going to our website, www.stanthonyhrine.org, scrolling over the “About...
Fr. Daniel Horan Speaking At The Shrine Tomorrow
Come join Fr. Daniel Horan and help spread the word about tomorrow evening’s Lenten presentation here in Downtown Boston at St. Anthony Shrine and Ministry Center — 5:30pm — see you...
#FriarFriday
This week we have selected Fr. C. Raymond Selker, OFM as our #FriarFriday. Fr. Ray celebrates the Eucharist and hears confessions on a normal basis here at the Shrine. A few other activities that Fr. Ray does are working with the Latino ministry here at St. Anthony...
Foxwoods Trip for St. Anthony’s Seniors-On-Arch-Street
Join St. Anthony’s Seniors-on-Arch Street as they travel to Foxwoods for a great day of fun in the country! This is a great escape from all the snow we’ve had and a way to enjoy the beautiful ride there! Cost is only $20 and that includes a $10 food...
Thank You All for a Successful Ash Wednesday
Thank you to all who helped make yesterday, Ash Wednesday a success. We truly appreciate all your help.
Connect with the Shrine
The Shrine is located at 100 Arch Street in Downtown Crossing, Boston, Mass.
It is easily accessible from the T. If you’re driving, the nearest parking garages are indicated on the map. We have directions for those walking, bicycling or driving to the Shrine.
St. Anthony Shrine is open daily from 5:30 am to 7 pm. All are welcome!
See our Hours and Directions page for more information.
Download our NEW App
Our new app is packed with features to help you interact with the Shrine community. App Features Include: Mass and Confession schedules, Daily events at the Shrine, Information of our outreach ministries, among other great things.
Find it in the Google Android App Store or the Apple App Store or use the QR Codes below.
Ministries
St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center has over 30 outreach programs and evangelical ministries. Unless otherwise noted, all of them are open to all. In addition, most have a need for sponsors and volunteers.
Please click on the ministry name below to learn more about that particular ministry.
Click here to learn more
