St. Mary's Church (St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception)

About this church

St. Mary's Church, formally St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, is a Roman Catholic parish at 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Newark, New Jersey. The listing's Nigerian Catholic Community is one of the groups within the parish, which describes its membership as African American, West African, and Caribbean. Mass is celebrated Sundays at 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., on Saturday at 8:45 a.m., and on weekdays at 12:15 p.m. and 5 p.m. The parish began in 1842 to serve German-speaking Catholics and has been entrusted to the Benedictines of Saint Vincent Archabbey since 1857.

The parish site lists a youth ministry that invites young people to serve as altar servers, choir members, and readers, along with family faith formation, sacramental preparation, and RCIA. Parish council committees cover evangelization, community development, spirituality and worship, special events, and social concerns. The Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry, founded in 1986, serves Newark residents, and an immigration assistance program offers low-cost legal help. The parish also runs a school for kindergarten through sixth grade. The contact page includes a form for questions about the prayer line, women's Bible studies, and ministries. Mass times can change, so confirm them on the parish website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home, address, phone · Mass hours and visit info · Parish history and ministries · Youth ministry

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