If you’re a Catholic visiting the Eternal City, one of the most meaningful ways to deepen your pilgrimage is by attending Mass. However, for English-speaking pilgrims, especially those unfamiliar with the city, finding a Catholic Mass in English in Rome can be a challenge. Fortunately, this great city is home to more than a few churches and religious communities that offer English-language Masses every day of the week.
In this guide, we at Crucis Tours have compiled a list of the most accessible places to attend Mass in English in Rome, complete with insider tips on schedules, history and locations.
1. St. Peter’s Basilica (Monthly English Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter)
On the first Friday of every month, Holy Mass is celebrated in English at the Tomb of St. Peter, offered for the intentions of the universal Church.
🕕 Time:
- From April 4 onward — 7:15 a.m.
📌 Arrive by 6:45 a.m. to allow time for security and entering the basilica. Once inside, proceed to the sacristy, next to the Altar of St. Joseph.
📅 2025 Dates:
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2
- June 6
- July 4
- August 1
- September 5
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
📍 Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City
2. 📍 Santo Spirito in Sassia (Sundays & Solemnities)
This historic church, just three blocks from St. Peter’s Square, offers English Mass every Sunday and Solemnity at 9:00 a.m. Beginning December 1, 2024, this will be the new regular time.
This Mass is known for its warm, welcoming English-speaking community made up of American families, expats, and international pilgrims. Located on Via dei Penitenzieri, the church is also the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Rome, housing relics of St. Faustina and St. John Paul II.
⛪ Bonus: Mass finishes in time to walk to St. Peter’s for the Angelus with the Pope at noon.
📍 Address: Via dei Penitenzieri, 12, 00193 Roma
🌐 Website: www.divinamisericordia.it
3. 📍 Sant’Anna in Vaticano (Sunday Afternoon Mass)
Held inside Vatican City itself, this English Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. by the Filipino community in Rome (except July & August).
💡 To attend, enter through the Sant’Anna Gate, just before the Swiss Guard post.
📍 Address: Via Sant’Anna, 00120 Vatican City
🌐 Website: www.pontificiaparrocchiasantanna.it
4. 📍 The Angelicum (Weekday Mass in English)
The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) offers weekday Mass in English during term time, ideal for students and visitors near the historic center.
🕛 Schedule (during academic term):
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri — English Mass at 12:25 p.m., followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (except Friday)
- Note: Schedule pauses during university holidays and events
📌 No Mass on:
- Nov 1, Dec 8, Dec 21 – Jan 6
- Jan 18 – Feb 16, Apr 12 – Apr 27, May 1
- Final day of academic year: May 30, 2025
- Schedule resumes early October 2025
📍 Address: Largo Angelicum, 1, 00184 Roma
🌐 Website: angelicum.it
5. 📍 Domus Australia (Daily Mass in English)
Located near Termini station, Domus Australia serves as a spiritual home for English-speaking pilgrims, offering daily Mass in English in a beautifully restored chapel.
🕒 Schedule:
- Monday–Saturday
- 5:00 p.m. — Exposition & Adoration
- 5:45 p.m. — Benediction
- 6:00 p.m. — Sung Mass (Saturday in Italian)
- Sunday
- 6:00 p.m. — Sung English Mass with Gregorian Chant
- Confession available during Adoration or by request.
📍 Address: Via Cernaia 14/B, 00185 Roma
🌐 Website: www.domusaustralia.org
📸 Instagram updates: #domusauschapel
6. 📍 St. Patrick’s American Parish in Rome
Located near the American Embassy, St. Patrick’s Church offers the most extensive schedule of English Masses in Rome, catering to expats, diplomats, and pilgrims alike.
🕓 Schedule:
- Saturday Vigil — 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday — 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- Weekdays (Mon–Fri) — 6:00 p.m.
- Holy Days — 10:30 a.m.
📍 Address: Via Boncompagni 31, 00187 Roma
🌐 Website: stpatricksamericanrome.org
St. Patrick’s is centrally located just a short walk from Via Veneto and Termini. It’s one of the best-known locations for English Mass in Rome, especially among American & Irish pilgrims. The homilies are pastoral and accessible and the liturgy is celebrated with reverence. The church also offers confession in English.
7. 📍 San Silvestro in Capite
- Address: Piazza di San Silvestro, 17A, 00187 Roma RM
- Daily Mass (Mon-Sat) at noon
- Sunday at 10:00am & 6:00pm
Run by the Irish Pallottine Fathers, San Silvestro in Capite is not only a spiritual haven but also a place of historical interest. It houses relics of St. John the Baptist. Located near the famous Via del Corso, this is an excellent option if you’re sightseeing in central Rome and want to include a Mass in English in your itinerary.
8. 📍 Basilica of San Clemente
- Address: Via Labicana, 95, 00184 Roma RM
- Sunday Mass at 10:00am
The Irish Dominican friars who serve at the Basilica of St Clement provide a deeply reverent liturgical experience, rich in history and spirituality. The basilica itself is an archaeological wonder, with layers dating back to the 1st century. Attending Mass in English in Rome here combines spiritual nourishment with an awe-inspiring historical setting.
Take our Basilica of St Clement 1-hour bite-size tour to explore the excavations of the home of St Clement, the 4th pope, who led the early Christians under the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Nero. San Clemente is also the starting point for our hugely popular Early Christianity tour, which then takes you on to the Cathedral of Rome and to see the Relics of the Passion of Christ at the Basilica of the Holy Cross.
9. 📍 Church of the Gesù (Jesuit Headquarters)
- Address: Piazza del Gesù, 00186 Roma RM
- Sunday Mass at 5.30pm
Although Italian is the primary language at the Church of the Gesù, there are occasional English-language Masses, especially for university students and English-speaking pilgrims. Check their bulletin or contact the parish ahead of time.
10. 📍 Venerable English College
- Address: Via di Monserrato, 45, 00186 Roma RM
- Sunday Mass at 10:00am during term time
This English-speaking seminary hosts a Sunday Mass that is open to the public. It offers a beautiful liturgy, usually accompanied by traditional music and a strong sense of community. The college is near Campo de’ Fiori, making it a convenient stop if you’re exploring the historic centre and want to attend Mass in English in Rome.
11. 📍 St Alphonsus Liguri
- Address: Via di S. Vito, 10-1, 00185 Roma RM
- 🌐 Website: perpetuosoccorso.it/en/
- Feastdays & Sunday Mass at 3:30 pm
- Feria Mass: every Thursday at 5pm together with a Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
This neo-Gothic masterpiece is one of the most beautiful churches in Rome. Mother church to the Redemptorist order, this church is also home to the most famous icon in the world – the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. This Church can also be explored on our popular Via Crucis Tour.
Tips for Attending English Mass in Rome
- Double-check Mass times. Schedules may vary due to holidays, feasts, or summer breaks. Always consult the parish website or call ahead.
- Dress modestly, especially when visiting basilicas or churches near the Vatican. Shoulders should be covered and shorts or mini-skirts are strongly discouraged.
- Arrive early—Churches like San Clemente and St. Patrick’s can fill up quickly, especially on Sundays.
- Join the community! Many of these churches have coffee hours or community events after Mass. It’s a great way to meet fellow pilgrims.
Why Attending Mass in English in Rome Is Special
Rome is the heart of Catholicism. Attending Mass in English here is more than just fulfilling a Sunday obligation; it’s a profound encounter with the Church in the heart of Christianity. In the very city where Peter and Paul were martyred, where saints walked and where popes continue to shepherd the flock, the liturgy takes on a deeper dimension of community.
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Conclusion
Finding Mass in English in Rome is easier than ever, thanks to a welcoming community of priests, religious and laypeople who serve English-speaking pilgrims. With a bit of planning, your visit to Rome can include deeply enriching liturgical experiences that connect you to the heart of the Catholic faith.
Let your time in Rome be not just a vacation, but a spiritual homecoming.