St. Francis Xavier
About St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, established in 1834, is the mother church of the Diocese of Alexandria and one of Louisiana's oldest Catholic parishes. Situated in the heart of Alexandria, the cathedral offers a noon Mass every weekday, three Sunday Masses, and a Saturday vigil, with services livestreamed for those in the broader central Louisiana community.
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
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Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
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Eucharistic 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.
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 - 12:05 PM; Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM; Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM; Friday 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 11:35 AM, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM; 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.
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