Catholic · MA · est. 1861

Saint Francis De Sales

303 BUNKER HILL STREET, Charlestown, MA 02129

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.

Patron saint of Saint Francis De Sales


Saint Francis

Francis of Assisi

Feast day: Oct 4

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Other churches named after Saint Francis


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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.

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 Francis De Sales by the numbers


165 Years of continuous worship since 1861
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Patrick Charles Keely Architect (Wikidata)

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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Est. 1861 One of 341 Catholic churches in MA  ·  See the register →
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