About Our Lady of Hope · Ipswich, Massachusetts
Our Lady of Hope Parish in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is part of a collaborative partnership with Saint Paul Parish in South Hamilton. Together, they offer a welcoming Catholic community committed to Jesus Christ and His Gospel, emphasizing love for others through service and spiritual growth. The parish provides regular Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and active ministries including music, women’s groups, and service teams. It serves both local residents and visitors, offering a warm, inclusive environment for worship and community life.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Hope
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
Why belong here
Join a community that lives out the Gospel through service, worship, and fellowship. Experience faith formation for all ages, participate in ministries like music and outreach, and receive the sacraments in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re new or returning, you’ll find support, spiritual nourishment, and a place to belong.
Mass times at Our Lady of Hope
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday at 3:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. at Our Lady of Hope
- By appointment at Our Lady of Hope and Saint Paul
Adoration times
- First Fridays after Daily Mass at St. Paul’s until 10:00 A.M.
Our Mission
Loving Christ, loving others — the collaborative of Our Lady of Hope and Saint Paul Parishes is a welcoming community committed to Jesus Christ and to His Gospel. Living the command to love others, we reach out to serve those in need and to become a source of strength and love for our parishioners, visitors, and community.
Ministries
Spreading faith and love through active participation in parish life.
- Music Ministry
- Catholic Women's Club
- Service and Mission Group
Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments — Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance (Reconciliation)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
Faith Formation
Discovering God together through Religious Education, OCIA (Order of Catechumens and Candidates), and adult formation programs.
- Pre-Catechumenate
- Catechumenate
- Order of Initiation
- Mystagogy
- Rite of Election