About Most Holy Redeemer/ Santisimo Redentor · Boston, Massachusetts
Most Holy Redeemer Parish (Iglesia Santísimo Redentor) is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish in East Boston, Massachusetts, serving the neighborhood since 1844. It is the mother church of East Boston, founded by Irish immigrants and designed by the renowned architect Patrick Keely (architect of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Brighton). Today the parish is largely Spanish-speaking, with a vibrant schedule of English and Spanish Masses, an active school, a family homeless shelter on its grounds, and devotions brought by its immigrant communities — including the famous October celebration of El Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles).
- Established
- 1844
- Patron
- The Most Holy Redeemer (Jesus Christ)
- Rector
- Rev. Thomas S. Domurat
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
Most Holy Redeemer welcomes both English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics — and really, anyone seeking a faith home — into a vibrant bilingual community that has served East Boston since 1844. Worship is at the heart of it: multiple weekend Masses in English and Spanish, daily evening Mass in Spanish, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary every day before Mass, the famous October procession of El Señor de los Milagros, and a Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing. The parish grounds also house East Boston Central Catholic School (K–8) and a family homeless shelter, so belonging here connects you directly to both the spiritual life and the daily needs of Eastie.
Mass times at Most Holy Redeemer/ Santisimo Redentor
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Bilingual confessions after the 7:00 PM daily (Spanish) Mass, Monday–Friday
- Bilingual confessions available after the 10:00 AM Sunday English Mass
- Bilingual confessions available during all Spanish weekend Masses
- Reconciliation also available by appointment
Adoration times
- Rosary prayed every day before Mass
- Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing (organized in collaboration with Boston Deacons for Life and the Archdiocese's Pro-Life Office)
- Holy Thursday of the Easter Triduum: bilingual Mass followed by Silent Adoration until 11:00 PM
- Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Our Story — Parish History
Most Holy Redeemer was East Boston's first Roman Catholic church, built by Irish immigrants in 1844 and designed by the renowned architect Patrick C. Keely (architect of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Brighton). The community obtained the former Maverick Congregational Church building (1837) on Maverick Street, and by 1856 was known as the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. The parish has been an anchor in the East Boston community for more than 175 years.
- Founded 1844 by Irish immigrants — Eastie's first Catholic parish
- Designed by Patrick C. Keely, architect of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
- Known as the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Redeemer from 1856
- Celebrated its 175th anniversary on Nov. 10, 2019 with Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley
- Hosted the 1849 wedding of Patrick Kennedy and Bridget Murphy — the great-grandparents of President John F. Kennedy
Mass & Worship Schedule
Most Holy Redeemer is fully bilingual. Its English-language Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 10:00 AM, while a full schedule of Spanish-language Masses is offered daily at 7:00 PM and on weekends.
- Daily Mass (Spanish): Monday–Friday at 7:00 PM
- Saturday Vigil (Spanish): 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM (Spanish), 10:00 AM (English), 12:00 PM (Spanish), 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Clergy & Parish Staff
The parish is led by a long-tenured pastor supported by a parochial vicar, three deacons, a business manager, a pastoral associate, religious-education staff, and a bilingual music ministry.
- Pastor: Rev. Thomas S. Domurat (also Vicar Forane, Vicariate IV, Central Region)
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Daniel Zinger
- Deacons: Rev. Mr. Pedro LaTorre, Rev. Mr. Francis McHugh, Rev. Mr. Victor Rivero
- Business Manager: Grace Natola
- Pastoral Associate: Hermana Lorena Delgado, HMSP
- Religious Education for Children: Reina Lemus
- Confirmation Sub-Coordinator: Deacon Pedro LaTorre
- English Organist: Kevin Ruo Mao Zhen
- Cantor: Rose Hauser
- Spanish Music Coordinator: Jose Martinez
- Bulletin Designer: Deacon Victor Rivero ([email protected])
East Boston Central Catholic School
Located on parish grounds at 69 London Street, East Boston Central Catholic School is a multi-parish collaborative Catholic school founded in 1974, serving children from kindergarten through Grade 8 alongside an Early Learning Center for ages 3–4. Its mission is summed up in the slogan "Go Further with Faith," emphasizing basic-skills development within a Christian framework that fosters individual self-worth, love of faith, pride in heritage, respect for cultural diversity, and service to others.
- Grades: K0–8 (with an Early Learning Center for ages 3–4)
- Principal: Robert Casaletto — phone 617-567-7456
- Address: 69 London Street, East Boston, MA 02128
- Multi-parish collaborative founded in 1974 with Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Most Holy Redeemer and Sacred Heart Parishes
- Motto: "Go Further with Faith"
Faith Formation & Sacraments
The parish's faith formation program welcomes children preparing for Confirmation (led by Deacon Pedro LaTorre) and additional sacraments. Sacrament preparation is arranged individually through the parish office.
- Religious Education for Children (Director: Reina Lemus)
- Confirmation Program (Sub-Coordinator: Rev. Mr. Pedro LaTorre)
- Baptism: call the parish office for individual arrangements
- Marriage: call the parish at least six months before the wedding date
- Anointing of the Sick: by request and on designated Sundays
- Eucharist to the Homebound: call the rectory
Outreach: Shelter, St. Vincent de Paul & Immigrant Devotions
Most Holy Redeemer's ministries extend well beyond the church walls. Its grounds house a homeless shelter for families in need of help and compassion, and the parish is home to an active St. Vincent de Paul Society. The parish also makes space for the popular religiosity of its immigrant communities — especially the October El Señor de los Milagros procession of the Peruvian Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros, and the Salvadoran feast of Cristo Salvador del Mundo.
- Homeless shelter for families on parish grounds
- St. Vincent de Paul Society (received a special blessing from Cardinal O'Malley)
- LSP groups with on-staff adviser
- El Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) — October procession with the Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros
- Cristo Salvador del Mundo — Salvadoran celebration
- Bilingual pastoral staff supporting immigrants from many countries
Music Ministry
The parish maintains a bilingual music ministry serving both the English and Spanish Masses, with its own organist, cantor, and Spanish-language music coordinator.
- English Organist: Kevin Ruo Mao Zhen
- Cantor: Rose Hauser
- Spanish Music Coordinator: Jose Martinez
Visit Us — Contact & Hours
The rectory at 65 London Street is the hub of parish life and is open for bilingual visits and phone calls Monday through Sunday afternoons. The church stands on nearby 72 Maverick Street, immediately by Maverick Square and the MBTA's Maverick Blue Line station.
- Church: 72 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128
- Rectory / Mailing: 65 London Street, East Boston, MA 02128-1924
- Phone: (617) 567-3227 — Fax: (617) 569-6950
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 4:00–7:00 PM (bilingual); Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (bilingual); Sun 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (bilingual)
- Website: https://www.mostholyredeemerboston.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mhrboston/
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Thomas S. DomuratCurrently serving as Pastor (also Vicar Forane, Vicariate IV, Central Region, effective Sept. 8, 2022)
Praised by Cardinal O'Malley for leading major restoration work on the historic church and encouraging the popular religiosity of immigrant communities (Peruvian, Salvadoran and others).