Whaling City Catholic Community
The Whaling City Catholic Community is a collaborative partnership which includes two parishes in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts
Come Worship With Us!
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
121 Mt. Pleasant St, New Bedford
St. Lawrence Martyr
565 County St, New Bedford
Mass Schedule
HOLY NAME
Saturday Vigil 4:00pm
Sunday 7:30am, 10:00am
Monday – Thursday 8:00am
ST. LAWRENCE
Sunday 11:30am
Friday 6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am
Confession
HOLY NAME
Saturday 3:15-3:45pm
Monday-Thursday 7:15-7:45am; 8:45-9:15am
Monday-Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
ST. LAWRENCE
Friday 5:00-5:55pm
Saturday 7:15-7:45am; 8:45-9:15am
Eucharistic Adoration
HOLY NAME
Second Thursday of each month from 12noon-3pm (concluding with Benediction).
ST. LAWRENCE
Friday 5:00-5:55pm
Weekly Bulletin
Mass Intentions:
You may *call or email the Holy Name parish office to schedule a Mass intention. These should be booked two weeks in advance to allow ample time for inclusion in the bulletin.
Suggested Mass intention donation is $10.
Sanctuary Lamp:
If you would like to request the Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, you may *call or email the Holy Name parish office.
Suggested donation is $10 for a week or $25 for the month.
Bible Study:
Our Catholic collaborative holds periodic bible study sessions to foster a deeper understanding of the Gospels, the Psalms, and other scripture. Subscribe to our bulletins to keep abreast of these happenings.
Recent News
Lessons on Prayer
Join us on Wednesday evenings a the Holy Name Parish Center for lessons on prayer.Invite a friend!
Aerial New England
St. Lawrence Martyr Church is one of the oldest Catholic Churches in Massachusetts, and the site...
Gift Baskets
Could you please donate a themed gift basket, or some items to include in a gift basket, for our...
Lottery & Gift Cards
Please help us make our annual Harvest Craft Fair a successful fundraiser for both of our parishes!
Handicapped Door
What a wonderful way to memorialize your loved one(s) at our beautiful St. Lawrence Church!
Gardening Club
Have a green thumb? We could use your help to beautify our Church properties!
Saint Teresa of Calcutta School
Saint Teresa of Calcutta School is a Catholic, Christ-centered school dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, and individual growth of their students in a safe environment. The school was established in 2022 with the merger of Holy Family Holy Name School and Saint James Saint John School. Visit the school website to see what this great school has to offer!
