St. Francis Parish is a family-friendly, warm and welcoming parish that was founded in the Franciscan tradition in 1889. Built by Italian immigrants, the parish maintains a strong Italian heritage and offers mass in Italian on Sundays. Yet, the parish today reflects the best of old and new Hoboken: old world values and a rich diversity of people who share in God’s faith. We are an active parish with numerous faith-based orders, volunteer opportunities including the St. Francis Food Pantry, robust CCD and RCIA programs. Each Sunday we celebrate a Children’s Liturgy at 9:30 AM mass and we have a roster of active ministries. We are always looking for followers who can help make our parish even more vibrant. We invite you to join us for mass, to volunteer or just to learn more as part of your spiritual journey. God Bless you. – Father Chris
The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua
The parish and fellow neighbors recognized of our greatest saints with the Feast Day of St. Anthony on June 13. A beautiful mass by Fr. Chris and Msgr. Paul was followed by a procession, St. Anthony bread, the drawing for the 999 and cake and coffee. Thank you for celebrating with us and remember to join us every Thursday for the Novena mass at 7 PM.
Volunteer for the Fr. Michael Food Pantry
Living in the service of Christ is a tenet that we try to live by every day at St. Francis. And through the Fr. Michael Food Pantry we are able to help those in need. More than 60 people who are in need of food, knock on the doors of St. Francis every day for a free lunch. We can only provide this service with through the generosity of our volunteers. Additionally, we provide nearly 75 bags of groceries each month to families in need. Please help in the service of Christ by volunteering today. We need assistance on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call Joyce or Joan at the rectory today. 201.659.1772.
Find time to spend with Jesus
Life is busy but we can find time for Facebook and our mobile phones. Find just one hour to spend with Jesus. Our mass schedule can accommodate you no matter what you have in store for the weekend. 
Thank you for supporting the Annual Appeal
Thank you to the families that supported the Newark Archdiocese Annual Appeal. Through the generous support of 65 families we were able to exceed our parish goal of $25,557, enabling the parish to receive a rebate. Every penny received through the appeal helps fund 40+ ministries that provide support and service fellow Catholics in need. The Archdiocese is at 55% of its goal to raise $8.2 million through the Appeal, which continues to accept donations. You can still donate.
A Welcoming Parish to All
St. Francis is a welcoming parish that is open to all. We cherish the roots of old Hoboken, and look forward to meeting newcomers who now call Hoboken home. We are here to be your spiritual home.
Family Outing for Father's Day
The first annual Father's Day outing was a hit with the families that attended the Brooklyn Cyclones game and BBQ on June 16. 