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St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church (2009)
Roman Catholic (Christianity)
Prince & Hanover Streets
Boston MA 02113
Phone: 617-523-2110
Fax: 617-367-0456
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About
We wish to commit ourselves to the ideal of continuing the traditions of St. Leonard as a channel of the Lord's peace and love - not only to the good people of the North End of Boston, but to all who have been part of the life of the parish; to all who just pass through as a brother or sister visiting.Description
Activities and Schedule
Masses in Italian: Sunday 10:15 A.M., Monday through Saturday 9:00 A.M.; Masses in English Saturday 5:00 P.M., Sunday 9:00 A.M. and Noon, Monday through Friday 12:05 P.M.History
St. Leonard's Church, founded in 1873, is the first Roman Catholic church in New England built by Italian immigrants. Located in the historic North End of Boston, the church building sits at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets on the second loop of Boston's Freedom Trail. St. Leonard's is known to many visitors for its Saint Anthony Shrine located in the church basement, the oldest shrine dedicated to the saint in Boston. The beautiful Peace Garden adjoining the church provides a serene haven in which visitors can escape the bustle of Hanover Street.Description
Saint Leonard's has an active devotional schedule, including a number of weekend and weekday masses in both Italian and English, weekly St. Anthony devotions, weekly celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a radio ministry every Tuesday on Boston station WUNR (1600 AM). In addition, Saint Leonard's parish sponsors an annual Saint Anthony festival in the North End, held on the weekend of the second Sunday in June. Please call or visit the church office at 14 North Bennet Street in the North End for more information.Date Center Founded
1873
Religious Leader and Title
Rev. Antonio Nardoianni OFM (Pastor)
Membership
Approximately 2000 members
Ethnic Composition
Primarily Italian American