Catholic Churches in Alexandria, Louisiana

St. Francis Xavier

Diocese of Alexandria

Directions

Address

626 4th Street
Alexandria, LA 71301

About St. Francis Xavier

St. Francis Xavier Parish is a Roman Rite Catholic parish located in Alexandria, Louisiana, within the Diocese of Alexandria. The parish is named after Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), a co-founder of the Society of Jesus and a pioneering Catholic missionary in Asia. He is recognized as the patron saint of Catholic missions.

The parish offers 10 Masses weekly, including three on Sundays. Confession is available 22 times weekly, and Eucharistic Adoration is offered twice weekly.


St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic parish in Alexandria, Louisiana, part of the Diocese of Alexandria. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM and 5:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11 AM
5:30 PM

Monday

12:05 PM

Tuesday

12:05 PM

Wednesday

12:05 PM

Thursday

12:05 PM

Friday

12:05 PM

Saturday

9 AM
4 PM

Confession Schedule

Sunday

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Monday

11:30 AM - 12 PM
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass

Tuesday

11:30 AM - 12 PM
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass

Wednesday

11:30 AM - 12 PM
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass

Thursday

11:30 AM - 12 PM
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass

Friday

11:30 AM - 12 PM
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM30 min. before daily Mass
11:35 AM30 min. before daily Mass

Saturday

3 PM - 3:45 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Saturday: 8:15 AM (First Saturday Adoration)
Friday: 11 AM (First Friday Adoration)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Francis Xavier?

St. Francis Xavier Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 5:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at St. Francis Xavier?

St. Francis Xavier confession times: Sunday 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM; Monday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM, 11:35 AM; Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM, 11:35 AM; Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM, 11:35 AM; Thursday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM, 11:35 AM; Friday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM, 11:35 AM; Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Francis Xavier have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:05 PM.

Where is St. Francis Xavier located?

St. Francis Xavier is located at 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Francis Xavier have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 11 AM; Saturday 8:15 AM.