About Immaculate Heart of Mary · Houston, Mississippi
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a small, warmly welcoming Catholic parish in Houston, Mississippi, within the Diocese of Jackson. Founded in 1955 and returned to diocesan care from the Glenmary Home Missioners in 2014, the parish has a strong multicultural identity, serving both English- and Spanish-speaking faithful. Its 70th anniversary in 2025 celebrated a legacy of lay leadership, mission outreach, and a flourishing Hispanic community.
- Established
- 1955
- Patron
- Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Rector
- Reverend Binh Nguyen
- Diocese
- Diocese of Jackson
Why belong here
It offers a tightly knit, multicultural Catholic community rooted in missionary history, where parishioners from many backgrounds worship together and actively support one another through lay ministry, Hispanic outreach, and parish life in both English and Spanish.
Mass times at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
History
From home Masses to a dedicated church in 1955, Immaculate Heart of Mary grew through the work of early Catholic families, Catholic Extension support, Benedictine labor, and decades of Glenmary mission care before returning to the Diocese of Jackson in 2014.
- First Masses celebrated in private homes
- Church dedicated February 20, 1955
- Glenmary Home Missioners arrived by 1965
- Returned to Diocese of Jackson on June 29, 2014
- 70th anniversary celebrated February 27, 2025
Clergy and Leadership
The parish is led by Father Binh Nguyen, with weekend Masses also celebrated by Father Tim Murphy and assistance from Deacon Dien Hoang and Lay Ecclesial Minister Danna Johnson.
- Pastor: Reverend Binh Nguyen
- Weekend celebrant: Reverend Tim Murphy
- Deacon: Dien Hoang
- Lay Ecclesial Minister: Danna Johnson
Multicultural Community
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a diverse parish with a significant and growing Hispanic community, offering Mass and pastoral care in both English and Spanish.
- Sunday Masses in English and Spanish
- Hispanic ministry outreach
- Pastoral ministries coordinated in English and Spanish
70th Anniversary
In 2025 the parish commemorated 70 years of faith, highlighting its missionary roots, lay leadership, and the many cultural stories that have shaped its identity.
- Anniversary Mass with Bishop Joseph Kopacz
- Recognition of founding families and Glenmary legacy
- Celebration of the parish's vibrant Hispanic community