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
Whaling City Catholic Community: Tenebrae, April 5, 2023
Father Mike’s Message to the Parish for Holy Week
St. Lawrence: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 2, 2023
Holy Name: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 2, 2023
Daily Mass, Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, March 22, 2023
Golumpki, a traditional Polish dish made famous by the ladies of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, will be available
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!
