
The Archdiocese of Boston Holy Hours for Life, Forgiveness and Healing are held annually in parishes in conjunction with the national observance of a Day of Prayer and Penance on January 22. The purpose of the Holy Hours is to bring Catholics together in prayerful solidarity for:
increased respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death
forgiveness and healing for all those wounded by abortion
peace for those facing death and terminal illness, and
holiness within the Church to transform the culture
The Holy Hours for Life are coordinated by the Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Office of Diaconal Life and Ministry & the Pro Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston the Pro Life Office. 2025 marks the 17th year that the Holy Hours for Life have been offered. All are welcome to join.
For more information, contact: Pro Life Office 508-651-1900 or [email protected].
2025 Holy Hour for Life Parish Resources
| TOWN | PARISH | ADDRESS | HOLY HOUR | PRESIDER | PASTOR |
| BEVERLY | Saint John the Evanglist | 111 New Balch Street Beverly MA 01915 | January 25 at 1:00PM | Deacon Michael Joens | Father David Michael |
| CAMBRIDGE | Saint Paul | Arrow and Bow St. Cambridge MA 02138 | January 23 at 11:00 AM | Deacon Tim O'Donnell | Father William Kelley |
| FRAMINGHAM | Saint Stephen | 221 Concord Street Framingham MA 01702January 23 at 9:00 AM | January 23 at 9:00 AM English and at 7:00 PM in Spanish | Deacon Alfredo Nieves | Father Francisco Anzoategui |
| GROVELAND | Saint Patrick | 114 Center Street Groveland MA 01834 | January 18 after 10:15 Mass | Deacon Gil Sullivan | Father John Delaney |
| MELROSE | Saint Mary of the Annunciation | 46 Myrtle Street Melrose 02176 | January 22 at 6:30 PM | Deacon Dan Cerys | Father Shawn Allen |
| METHUEN | Our Lady of Good Counsel at Saint Theresa's Church | 22 Plymouth Street Methuen MA 01844 | January 22 at 1:00PM | Father Gregory Vozzo | Father Gregory Vozzo |
| METHUEN | Saint Lucy | 254 Merrimack Street Methuen MA 01844 | January 21 at 6:00PM | Deacons John Kobrenski and John Pierce | Father Marcus Pena |
| NEEDHAM | Saint Josheph | 1382 Highland Ave. Needham MA 02492 | January 23 at 3:00 PM | Deacon Bob Horne | Father Bryan Parish |
| WAKEFILED | Lazarus Center for Healing | 47 Butler Street Wakefield MA 01801 | January 22 at 3:00 PM | Deacon Ed Giordan | Father Ed Riley |
| WESTFORD | Blessed Trinity Parish at Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church | 2 West Street Westford, MA 01886 | January 23 at 6:00 PM | Deacons Ed Dwyer and Luc Lambert | Father Peter Quinn and Fr. Joseph Rossi |
| WEST ROXBURY | Saint Theresa and Saint John Chrysostom @ Saint John | 4750 Washington Street Boston MA 02132`January 21 at 6:30 | Deacon Brian Kean | Father John Connolly |
Pro Life Office
Office: 508-651-1900
Deacons for Life