The Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help — affectionately known as the Mission Church — is a soaring Roman Catholic basilica that has anchored Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood since the parish first opened in 1870. Built and staffed by the Redemptorist order, its twin spires are a landmark visible across the southern part of the city, and the richly detailed interior reflects its 19th-century Romanesque-revival design. The church gives the surrounding neighborhood its enduring “Mission Hill” name.
Designated a minor basilica, the church remains an active parish and shrine, long known as a place of pilgrimage and devotion. Visitors are welcome to admire the architecture and quiet interior outside of services, but because it is a working house of worship, hours of access and Mass times vary. Check the parish’s official website or the Archdiocese of Boston listings before visiting, and be respectful of any services in progress.
Good to know
- An active Roman Catholic minor basilica and shrine, free to enter, that gives Mission Hill its name
- Parish dates to 1870 and has been staffed by the Redemptorist order
- It is a working church — visiting hours and Mass times vary, so check the official site and respect services
- Close to the Brigham Circle Green Line stop and walkable from the Longwood area
Getting there
- Address: 1545 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
- Neighborhood: Mission Hill (Roxbury area)
- Nearest T: Brigham Circle (MBTA Green Line, E branch); Roxbury Crossing on the Orange Line is also nearby