About Immaculate Heart of Mary · Blackstone, Virginia
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Blackstone, Virginia, is part of the Central Virginia Catholic Cluster and serves the Catholic community in Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. The parish offers weekend Masses in Spanish and English, with a focus on faith formation, sacramental life, and community outreach. It is led by Pastor Chris Hess and is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The parish center has recently been expanded to support parish growth and ministry needs.
- Patron
- Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Rector
- Very Reverend Chris Hess
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries including R.C.I.A., Eucharistic ministry, and pastoral care. The parish supports families through faith formation, outreach, and spiritual growth, with opportunities to serve and connect in a vibrant Catholic environment.
Mass times at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment before Mass
- By appointment after Mass
- Anytime by appointment
Adoration times
- Tuesday 5:30 pm Mass & Adoration
- Friday 6:00 pm Mass (Adoration following)
About the Parish
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is part of the Central Virginia Catholic Cluster and serves the Catholic community in Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. The parish offers weekend Masses in Spanish and English, with a focus on faith formation, sacramental life, and community outreach. It is led by Pastor Chris Hess and is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The parish center has recently been expanded to support parish growth and ministry needs.
Mass and Sacraments
Weekend Masses are held Saturday at 5:00 pm (Spanish) and Sunday at 9:00 am. Reconciliation is available by appointment before or after Mass. Daily Mass is held on First Fridays at 6:00 pm and First Saturdays at 9:00 am. Sacraments including Baptism, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick are available with advance arrangements.
Ministries and Outreach
The parish offers R.C.I.A. for adults, Eucharistic ministry, and pastoral care for the sick and shut-ins. It also supports Catholic Campus Ministry at Hampden-Sydney and Longwood Universities. Weekly Masses and Adoration are held at St. Theresa Parish, with special events like Lady’s Tea and Vacation Bible School.
- R.C.I.A. Program
- Eucharistic Ministry
- Ministry to the Sick and Shut-ins
- Catholic Campus Ministry
- First Fridays and Saturdays Masses
Contact and Giving
Contact the cluster office at 434-392-3934 or via email at [email protected]. Online giving is available for all parishes. Newsletter sign-up is available via text (‘BlessedMother’ for Immaculate Heart of Mary).
- Phone: 434-392-3934
- Email: [email protected]
- Online Giving
- Text Sign-up for Newsletters