Catholic Mass Times
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| Catholic Mass Times | |
| Developer | Pablo Licheri (Catholic Mass Times) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Free |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Search for nearby churches, Mass schedules, confession times, adoration times, map integration, directions, user-reported updates |
| Description | Free mobile application for locating Catholic churches worldwide with Mass, confession, and adoration schedules, featuring the largest database of its kind. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
Catholic Mass Times is a mobile application designed to assist Catholics in locating nearby churches and viewing schedules for Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration worldwide.[1][2][3] Developed by Pablo Licheri, the app was launched around 2014 and is available on iOS and Android platforms.[1][2] It operates on a fully free pricing model, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.[1][2]
The app maintains a database of over 130,000 Catholic churches, updated through user contributions and verification, supporting searches by location, map, or specific times.[3][1] Its religious significance lies in facilitating participation in the Eucharist and sacraments, particularly for travelers or those in unfamiliar areas, aligning with the Church's emphasis on the centrality of the Mass.[2] As of 2025 reports, it has surpassed 2 million downloads and is praised in Catholic media for its utility.[1] Users are encouraged to report inaccuracies for updates, and to consult parish sources directly where possible. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, Catholic Mass Times provides tools for locating and accessing church information.[1][2][3]
Search and location
- Instant geolocation to find nearby churches
- Map view with church pins
- Search by city, address, church name, or schedule (e.g., specific Mass start times)
- Directions via integrated maps[1][2]
Schedules and details
- Mass times by day and language where available
- Confession and adoration schedules
- Parish contact information (phone, email, website)[3]
Customization
- User-submitted corrections for database updates
- Support for multiple languages in the interface[2]
History and development
Catholic Mass Times was created by Pablo Licheri, an Argentine developer, and launched in 2014 to address the need for reliable Mass schedules during travel.[1][3] The app relies on crowd-sourced updates from users, with a team verifying and publishing changes regularly.[2] It has grown to include features like live-streamed Mass searches in some regions.
Pricing
The app is completely free, ad-free, and supported by donations from users.[1][2][3]
Organization
Developed and maintained by Pablo Licheri and the Catholic Mass Times team; operates as an independent, crowd-funded initiative.[3]
Founders
Founded by Pablo Licheri.
Advisors
This cannot be confirmed, as no specific advisors are listed in available sources.
Reception
User reviews on app stores and Catholic media outlets generally commend the app for its comprehensive database, ease of use when traveling, and role in supporting sacramental participation, with high ratings (4.9 stars).[1][2] Some users note occasional inaccuracies in schedules, emphasizing the importance of parish verification.
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience, including frequent travelers, families, and individuals seeking to attend Mass, confession, or adoration outside their regular parish.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Catholic Mass Times on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catholic-mass-times/id789923520.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "Catholic Mass Times on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.itsharedservices.hdsmyc.app.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 "Catholic Mass Times Official Website". Catholic Mass Times. https://catholicmasstimes.com/.