About Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary · Roswell, New Mexico
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Roswell, New Mexico, is a vibrant parish rooted in community and faith, centered on the Eucharist and dedicated to spreading Gospel values. Founded in 1954 with Masses held in private homes, it grew into a formal parish in 1962 and moved to its current location at 2808 N Kentucky Ave in 1965. The parish has expanded significantly over the decades, building a new church in 1987 after a successful fundraising campaign. Today, it serves hundreds of families, offering multiple Masses, faith formation, and active ministries, with a strong emphasis on service and spiritual growth.
- Established
- 1954
- Patron
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Francis Lazer
- Diocese
- Diocese of Las Cruces
Why belong here
Join a parish that values community, faith, and service. Experience vibrant ministries including Faith Formation for children and adults, youth programs, and parish groups. Participate in weekly Masses, Adoration, and sacramental life, all centered around the Eucharist and guided by Gospel values.
Mass times at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday-Wednesday 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Thursday 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Friday during Adoration 11:00-11:50 a.m.
- Saturdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Thursday 7:00 p.m.
- Friday 11:00 a.m.
- Friday 11:50 a.m. (Benediction)
History
The parish began in 1954 with Masses in private homes. In 1955, a chapel named St. Pius X was established on property purchased in 1938. In 1962, it became a formal parish under Monsignor Bernard M. Burns. The parish moved to its current location in 1965, and after years of growth and fundraising, a new church was dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1987. The parish has grown from fewer than 300 families to over 600 by the early 1980s, and now serves nearly 400 children in Faith Formation and active adult ministries.
Ministries
The parish offers Faith Formation for children and adults, youth programs, OCIA, VIRTUS, parish groups, and adult education. The All Saints Catholic School is also part of the parish community.
- Faith Formation
- Youth Ministry
- OCIA
- VIRTUS
- Parish Groups
- Adult Education
- All Saints Catholic School
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacraments are celebrated regularly and are central to parish life.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Kevin J. Moynahan1971-1987
Arrived in 1971; oversaw growth, construction of new church, and expansion of ministries.