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Catholic Churches in Boise, Idaho

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Diocese of Boise

Directions

Address

707 N 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702

About Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

The mother church of Idaho's Catholics, this downtown Boise cathedral was founded in 1876, with its sandstone building dedicated in 1921. As the seat of the Diocese of Boise, it offers daily morning Mass, a Saturday vigil, and a full Sunday slate that includes a Spanish-language Mass, alongside a midday Wednesday Spanish liturgy. The parish runs a food bank, faith formation, and offers cathedral tours.


Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish in Boise, Idaho, part of the Diocese of Boise. The parish offers Mass 17 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 1 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10:30 AM(Cathedral)
1 PM
Spanish
5 PM

Monday

8:30 AM
12:15 PM(Chapel)

Tuesday

8:30 AM
12:15 PM(Chapel)

Wednesday

8:30 AM
12:15 PM(Chapel)
6:30 PM
Spanish

Thursday

8:30 AM
12:15 PM(Chapel)

Friday

8:30 AM
12:15 PM(Chapel)

Saturday

8:30 AM(in Cathedral)
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

1 PM - 2 PM
1 PM - 2:30 PMChapel
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PMEspañol

Friday

9:15 AM - 10:30 AMFirst Friday of the month
1 PM - 2:30 PMFirst Friday of the month

Saturday

3 PM - 4:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist?

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday.

When is confession at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist?

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist confession times: Wednesday 1 PM - 2 PM, 1 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, 5:30 PM; Friday 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM, 1 PM - 2:30 PM; Saturday 3 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist?

Yes, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist have daily Mass?

Yes, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6:30 PM, 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM.

Where is Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist located?

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located at 707 N 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.