A Parish Community
We are a parish community where seeds of faith take root and grow! Our diversity and community spirit are forming a dynamic and welcoming community of faith.
Growing in Faith as Family
As a parish family we gather as families and friends - to worship, to learn, to grow - in Christ.
Sharing Our Parish Story
Our long parish history means we have many stories to share! Read and share your memories of parish events from the near and distant past.
Welcome
Welcome to Saint Lawrence Martyr Parish!
We are an inner-city parish, proud of our diversity, our history, and of our parish school. The mission of St. Lawrence Martyr Parish continues as we are blessed with our patron St. Lawrence’s great example of serving those in need as he did believing that they were the true treasures of the Church. We hope that this website will be an interactive and informative tool of our Parish sacramental and social life and we pray that you will join us as we worship, learn, and grow as a community of faith! [read more]
Ministering to Body and Soul
Together we are the Body of Christ!
We grow in faith and as a community through the Liturgy, the Sacraments and service! St. Lawrence Martyr Parish Ministries reach out to others with the love of Christ. Together we support each other in the challenges we face as Catholics. Young and old, families and friends, all are encouraged to become active in the life of our parish, to experience Christ in each other and to be the “face of Christ” in our families and community! [read more]
Faith and Community Gathering
Join us each Sunday!
Sunday mornings at St. Lawrence Martyr are a time to gather for worship, as well as an opportunity for hospitality and learning more about our faith and our parish. The 8 am and 11 am Sunday Mass schedule gives ample time for hospitality and parish gathering in between! Following the 8 am Mass, parishioners have the opportunity to meet, talk, and enjoy refreshments until around 9:30 am when all are invited to gather for faith formation and weekly events which vary throughout the year…[read more]
Polish Language School in New Bedford
New Bedford’s first Polish Language School just launched!
The Saint Lawrence Martyr Church, in concert with our friends and the Holy Family Holy Name school is proud to announce the launch of New Bedford’s first Polish Language School. Founded earlier this year, the Polish Language School of New Bedford was founded by first generation Polish parents from the Southcoast and nearby Rhode Island. The school’s mission is to help children of all ages develop and retain deep ties with the Polish language, culture and community. We strongly support this effort and encourage everyone to support the school by visiting the school’s Web Site at www.polish-school.org, enrolling children into the program and sharing the news with your friends and family!