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Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church

Diocese of Baton Rouge

Directions

Address

620 Third Street
Independence, LA 70443

About Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence, Louisiana belongs to a three-parish confederation that also includes St. Helena in Amite and St. Dominic in Husser, together forming a close-knit rural cluster in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The parish supports a Spanish ministry, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Daughters of America, while offering daily weekday Masses and a Saturday vigil for its southeastern Louisiana community.


Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Independence, Louisiana, part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8:15 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Sunday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:15 AM
11 AM

Tuesday

6 PM(St. Dominic (no Mass 12/16/25))

Wednesday

8 AM

Thursday

8 AM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

8 AM(1st Saturday)
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

Sunday

7 AM - 7:45 AMSaint Dominic

Tuesday

5 PM - 5:45 PMSaint Dominic

Wednesday

7 AM - 7:45 AM

Thursday

7 AM - 7:45 AM

Friday

7 AM - 7:45 AM

Saturday

7 AM - 7:45 AMFirst Saturday
3 PM - 3:45 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

(St. Dominic Chapel Adoration - Call the church office for details)
Tuesday: 5 PM - 6 PM (Every Tuesday St. Dominic)

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church?

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8:15 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday.

When is confession at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church?

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 7 AM - 7:45 AM; Tuesday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Wednesday 7 AM - 7:45 AM; Thursday 7 AM - 7:45 AM; Friday 7 AM - 7:45 AM; Saturday 7 AM - 7:45 AM, 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 6 PM.

Where is Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church located?

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church is located at 620 Third Street, Independence, LA 70443. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Tuesday 5 PM - 6 PM.