St. Mary's Parish Family

New Bedford, MA

Mission Statement

St. Mary’s Parish is a Roman Catholic faith-filled community composed of those who have accepted the invitation to follow our Lord, Jesus Christ.

The faithful members of this Eucharistic Community,
in union with the Universal Church,
admit to a genuine responsibility to
welcome, evangelize, witness
and serve others in Christ's name.

We place ourselves under the protection of
our Blessed Mother as we seek to imitate her son.
Vision Statement

Service is the Price We Pay for Bearing the Name Christian
Documents
Catholic News Service
- Update: Bishops overwhelmingly approve pastoral against racism
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a pastoral letter against racism Nov. 14 during their fall general meeting at Baltimore. The...
- Jesuit superior says Father Arrupe's sainthood cause may open in February
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Jesuit Father B. Reynolds By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) -- Plans are underway for a solemn opening in February of the sainthood cause of Father Pedro Arrupe, superior general of the...
- Update: Bishops' abuse response must trump all other issues, advisers say
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE (CNS) -- A group that has been advising the U.S. bishops for 50 years on multiple issues chose to speak to the bishops in Baltimore Nov. 13...