Catholic Churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Our Lady of the Assumption

Diocese of Fall River

Directions

Address

47 S. Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Website

oloanb.org

About Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish sits at the heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts — a city shaped for generations by Portuguese and Cape Verdean Catholic heritage — as part of the Diocese of Fall River. The parish reflects that community deeply, celebrating Sunday Mass in both English and Portuguese Creole alongside a full weekday schedule, with two Saturday options including an afternoon vigil.

Our Lady of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic parish in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Fall River. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11 AM
Portuguese Creole

Monday

8 AM

Tuesday

8 AM

Wednesday

8 AM

Thursday

8 AM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

11 AM
4 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

3 PM - 3:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Our Lady of the Assumption? ▼

Our Lady of the Assumption Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at Our Lady of the Assumption? ▼

Our Lady of the Assumption confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption? ▼

Yes, Our Lady of the Assumption celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Our Lady of the Assumption have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Our Lady of the Assumption offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.

Where is Our Lady of the Assumption located? ▼

Our Lady of the Assumption is located at 47 S. Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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