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
A Wing & A Prayer 2020
Join us on Sat. Feb. 22 for a night of food and fun to benefit the Fr. Michael Food Pantry. Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Annual A Wing & A Prayer. It's a night of dancing, eating and crowning the King of Wings. Get your tickets today. Ticket price includes wing tasting from a dozen participants, beer and wine bar and entertainment. 
St. Francis is a spiritual place and beautiful space to make the Blessed Sacraments
Our loving parish provides the spiritual foundation for you and your loved ones whether you are starting out in married life together or a just starting your family. Call or stop in to learn more about registering as a parishioner and celebrate your Catholic faith with us.
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.
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. 
St. Francis Feast
We are blessed to have had so many people celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with us. The church hosted a Triddum with Mass on Wednesday, a Birthday Celebration Mass for our dear Fr. Michael on Thursday, and the Blessing of the Animals on Friday. We were so happy to see so many new faces with their special pets and we pray for all of those people and pets who walked in our door that night.
ASH WEDNESDAY
The beginning of the 40 Days days Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. The day is marked with the symbol of ashes, a sign of conversion, penance, fasting and human mortality. Throughout Lent The Alleluia and the Gloria are suppressed and will be back for Easter Mass.
Abstinence from eating meat is to be observed on all Fridays during Lent. This applies to all individuals 14 and older. The law of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday applies to all Catholics, ages 18-60.