Catholic Churches in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard Catholic Center

Diocese of Worcester

Directions

Address

29 Mt Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

About Harvard Catholic Center

Serving Harvard's students, faculty, and Cambridge professionals from its home on Mt. Auburn Street, the Harvard Catholic Center hosts one of the largest RCIA programs in the Northeast, welcoming dozens of converts each year through a full year of formation that culminates at the Easter Vigil. Daily Mass runs weekdays at 8 AM and 12:10 PM, with four Sunday Masses — including a 5 PM liturgy during the academic term — and Friday Eucharistic Adoration.

Harvard Catholic Center is a Roman Catholic parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Worcester. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Thursday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11 AM
5 PM(During the academic term only.)

Monday

8 AM
12:10 PM

Tuesday

8 AM
12:10 PM

Wednesday

8 AM
12:10 PM

Thursday

8 AM
12:10 PM

Friday

8 AM
12:10 PM

Saturday

9 AM
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

Thursday

1:30 PM - 3:30 PMDuring the Academic Term (Resuming August 28, 2025)

Saturday

3 PM - 4:30 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

BECOMING CATHOLIC RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a year-long process of formation and discernment for those interested in becoming fully

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Harvard Catholic Center? ▼

Harvard Catholic Center Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at Harvard Catholic Center? ▼

Harvard Catholic Center confession times: Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM; Saturday 3 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Harvard Catholic Center? ▼

Yes, Harvard Catholic Center celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Harvard Catholic Center have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Harvard Catholic Center offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 12:10 PM.

Where is Harvard Catholic Center located? ▼

Harvard Catholic Center is located at 29 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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