About St. Andrew Bobola · Dudley, Massachusetts
St. Andrew Bobola Parish in Dudley, Massachusetts, is a vibrant Catholic community centered around devotion to St. Andrew Bobola, the only shrine of his name in the United States. The parish offers Mass in English and Polish, serves pilgrims, and hosts regular devotions including the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It is known for its strong Polish heritage, active ministries, and outreach including a pilgrimage to Poland. The parish also provides sacramental services, religious education, and community events for all ages.
- Patron
- St. Andrew Bobola
- Rector
- Fr. Chris
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers Mass in English and Polish, supports pilgrims, and provides sacraments, religious education, and outreach programs including a pilgrimage to Poland. Active ministries serve all ages, and the parish fosters deep devotion to St. Andrew Bobola through regular devotions, music, and spiritual resources.
Mass times at St. Andrew Bobola
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM (30 minutes before Mass)
Adoration times
- Friday: 6:00 PM (with Divine Mercy Chaplet)
About Our Patron
The parish is dedicated to St. Andrew Bobola, a Polish martyr and patron saint of Poland. The site features articles, songs, and testimonies about the saint, including a personal testimony from Fr. Chris and messages from the Bishop and the Rector of the Catholic University of Lublin.
Parish Life
The parish offers a variety of ministries and events for all ages, including religious education, youth volleyball, Cub Scouts, and a Narcotics Anonymous support group. The parish also hosts a pilgrimage to Poland and provides spiritual resources like novenas and devotions.
Sacraments
Sacraments are available including Baptism (by appointment on Sunday at 12:00 PM), Marriage (arrange at least 12 months in advance), and Visitation of the Sick (notify the rectory).