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Tekakwitha Friary

Diocese of Albany

Directions

Address

26 Broadway
Village of Fonda, NY 12068

About Tekakwitha Friary

Tekakwitha Friary anchors the Saint Kateri National Shrine in Fonda, New York, set on the archaeological site of the Mohawk village of Caughnawaga where St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint, was baptized. Run by the Conventual Franciscan friars of Our Lady of the Angels Province in the Diocese of Albany, the shrine offers a Saturday vigil and Sunday Mass during its May-through-October season, with no Masses in winter.


Tekakwitha Friary is a Roman Catholic parish in Village of Fonda, New York, part of the Diocese of Albany. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 4 PM. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
10:30 AM(Summer Season (May 1st to October 31st))
4 PM(Cancelled at the beginning of May 2026)

Wednesday

8 AM

Friday

5:15 PM

Saturday

4:30 PM(Summer Season (May 1st to October 31st))

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

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Tekakwitha Friary?

Tekakwitha Friary Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 4 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Friday.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Tekakwitha Friary?

Yes, Tekakwitha Friary celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is Tekakwitha Friary located?

Tekakwitha Friary is located at 26 Broadway, Village of Fonda, NY 12068. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.