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
25th Ordination BBQ – June 14th
JOIN US FOR FR. KEVIN'S 25TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 14TH! Tickets, Pricing,...
A Day with Mary – May 2nd
Join us for a day of instruction, devotion, and intercession - based on the message given at...
Holy Land Items – May 9th/10th
These handmade items from the Holy Land make great wedding and housewarming gifts, as well as...
Food Pantry Need
We are especially in need of Children's Cereals at our St. Lawrence Food Pantry.
Home Enthronement
Please consider enthroning your home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
“Wild Goose” Study
Beginning Sunday (4/26) and Wednesday (4/29), we will offer two opportunities for parishioners and...
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!
