Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
8 Catholic churches in New York City with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in New York City
Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
Roman CatholicPark Slope
- 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
- Midnight (Dec 25) Midnight Mass
Livestream
The 5:00 PM Vigil is at Saint Augustine (6th Ave at Sterling Place). Midnight Mass is at Saint Francis Xavier (6th Ave at Carroll St), with a prelude of Christmas music at 11:00 PM, and is livestreamed.
6th Ave at Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in New York City with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
St. Michael's Church
CatholicFlushing
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
138-65 Barclay Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Charles Borromeo Church
CatholicBrooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet
Accessible entrance at 1 Aitken Place.
19 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
CatholicCrown Heights
2026 times not posted yet
856 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 · Map (opens in a new tab)
University Church, Fordham University
CatholicFordham / Rose Hill
2026 times not posted yet
On the Rose Hill campus.
441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
CatholicGreenwich Village
2026 times not posted yet
371 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10014 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
CatholicUpper East Side
2026 times not posted yet
980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Community of Saint Michael
Russian Byzantine CatholicUpper East Side
2026 times not posted yet
Holds services at the Dominican Church of St. Catherine of Siena.
411 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in New York City
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in New York City?
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 New York City hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 8 Catholic churches in New York City. 1 has posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
What is the earliest Catholic Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 5:00 PM at Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (Vigil Mass).
What is the latest Catholic Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 5:00 PM at Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church (Vigil Mass).
Can I watch a Catholic Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. Each church's page has the link.
Are there Catholic Christmas Day services in New York City?
Yes. Christmas Day services on Friday, December 25 are posted at Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church.
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 New York City?
Yes. We list Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Community of Saint Michael and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in New York City.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.