ParishRoman Catholic

Our Lady of Refuge – Holy Innocents

A merged Flatbush, Brooklyn parish combining Our Lady of Refuge (2020 Foster Avenue) and Holy Innocents (279 East 17th Street). A large multilingual community with Masses in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole at both churches.

Contact

Address: 279 East 17th Street · , NY 11210 Get directions →, opens in a new tab
Phone: (718) 469-9500
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM (closed 12-1 PM for lunch); Saturday-Sunday closed

Mass Schedule

Sun8:30 a.m.Spanish9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.English11:00 a.m.Spanish12:00 p.m.Creole1:45 p.m.Creole

Mon7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Tue7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Wed7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Thu7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.Spanish

Fri7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Sat7:45 a.m.9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.VigilSpanish

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Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confession: Our Lady of Refuge: Saturday after 9 AM Mass or by appointment. Holy Innocents: Monday-Friday 9-10 AM, First Friday 10 AM-12 PM, Thursday 2-5 PM, by appointment (718) 469-9500

Adoration

Adoration: Our Lady of Refuge: every Friday after the 9 AM Mass

About

Patron: Our Lady of Refuge
Rite: Roman Catholic
Pastor: Rev. Jean Yvon Pierre, MA, PhD
Parochial vicars: Rev. Alfredo García, Rev. Onac Axenat, Rev. Michel Pierre Louis
Deacons: Deacon Ronald Agnant, Deacon Joseph Piaubert, Deacon Jean Nduwimana
Languages: English, Spanish, Creole
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn

Location

Compiled from public sources. Always confirm current schedules with the parish. Record last updated June 23, 2026. Request an update →

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