St. Joseph Basilica
About St. Joseph Basilica
St. Joseph Basilica in Webster, Massachusetts, holds a singular place in American Catholic history as the first parish established for Polish immigrants in New England, founded in 1887. Pope John Paul II elevated it to a Minor Basilica in 1998, recognizing its neo-Gothic architecture and its enduring role as a spiritual anchor for the Polish-American community of the Diocese of Worcester. Six Sunday Masses, daily liturgies, and a First Friday evening Mass sustain a full sacramental life.
St. Joseph Basilica is a Roman Catholic parish in Webster, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Worcester. The parish offers Mass 14 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 8 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 11 AM and 6 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Schedule: 9 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Joseph Basilica? ▼
St. Joseph Basilica Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 11 AM, 6 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Joseph Basilica? ▼
St. Joseph Basilica confession times: Sunday 7 AM - 7:50 AM; Tuesday 7 AM - 7:45 AM; Thursday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Friday 7 AM - 7:45 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 10:45 AM, 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Basilica? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph Basilica celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Joseph Basilica have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph Basilica offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 6 PM, 7 PM.
Where is St. Joseph Basilica located? ▼
St. Joseph Basilica is located at 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Joseph Basilica have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph Basilica offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 7:30 AM - 3 PM, 6 PM - 6:40 PM.
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