About Saint Francis De Sales
Saint Francis De Sales is a Catholic church located at 303 BUNKER HILL STREET, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Saint Francis De Sales was founded in 1861. You can reach Saint Francis De Sales at +16172420147.
Saint Francis De Sales is one of 5 churches we list in Charlestown, among 3,708 across Massachusetts. It falls within Suffolk County and the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. It is counted among 341 in the Catholic tradition across Massachusetts. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival, attributed to Patrick Charles Keely.
Patron saint of Saint Francis De Sales
Other churches named after Saint Francis
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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St. Francis of Assisi
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St. Francis Xavier
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St. Francis Xavier
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St. Francis of Assisi
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Francis Borgia
Where is Saint Francis De Sales located?
Saint Francis De Sales is located at 303 BUNKER HILL STREET, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The building sits at coordinates 42.38095, -71.06624, placing it in Charlestown, MA 02129.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Saint Francis De Sales
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint Francis De Sales
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Saint Francis De Sales
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1861 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Luke's Memorial Church Philadelphia, PA
- Saint John's Episcopal Church Lowell, MA
- Saint Michaels Catholic Cathedral Springfield, MA
- Emmanuel Church of Boston Boston, MA
- South Church in Andover Andover, MA
Saint Francis De Sales by the numbers
Questions and answers about Saint Francis De Sales
- What denomination is Saint Francis De Sales?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Francis De Sales located?
- Saint Francis De Sales is located at 303 BUNKER HILL STREET, Charlestown, MA, 02129.
- When was Saint Francis De Sales founded?
- Founded in 1861.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Francis De Sales?
- Saint Francis (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
- What is the architecture of Saint Francis De Sales?
- Saint Francis De Sales is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Patrick Charles Keely.
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