Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 8, 2026
Every Catholic church we list in Massachusetts with a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2026, by city.
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Boston
- Cathedral of the Holy Cross · South End · 2026 times not posted yet
- Most Holy Redeemer · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of the Assumption · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Sacred Heart Church, East Boston · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Sacred Heart Church, North End · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Cecilia Parish · Back Bay · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Theresa of Avila Parish · West Roxbury · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Anthony Shrine · Downtown Crossing · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Francis de Sales · Charlestown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. James the Greater · Chinatown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph Church, West End · West End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph-St. Lazarus · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Leonard Church · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena · Charlestown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Stephen Church · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- The Paulist Center · Beacon Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Lowell
- Immaculate Conception Church · East Merrimack Street · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Rita Church · Mammoth Road · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph the Worker Shrine · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
All Christmas Eve services in Massachusetts · Catholic services across the United States
Questions
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in Massachusetts?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Catholic church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Catholic churches in Massachusetts hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 19 Catholic churches in 2 cities in Massachusetts. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
Which cities in Massachusetts are on this page?
Boston and Lowell. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most Catholic Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Boston (16) and Lowell (3).
When do churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Boston?
Yes. We list Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Most Holy Redeemer, Our Lady of the Assumption and Sacred Heart Church, East Boston in Boston.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Lowell?
Yes. We list Immaculate Conception Church, Saint Rita Church and St. Joseph the Worker Shrine in Lowell.
Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every tradition is listed the same way. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.