About St. Andrew · Red Springs, North Carolina
St. Andrew Catholic Church (Parroquia San Andrés) is a Spanish-language mission parish of the Diocese of Raleigh located at 301 Mercer Avenue in Red Springs, North Carolina. Led by Pastor Reverend Francisco Javier Garcia Gonzalez, the parish serves a predominantly Hispanic Catholic community in Robeson County, celebrating all of its Masses in Spanish on Saturday evenings, three times on Sunday, and on Wednesday evenings. The parish also extends its pastoral reach to a sister mission, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in nearby St. Pauls, and as of late 2022 began construction of a new, larger church facility on more than 13 acres near I-95 in St. Pauls.
- Patron
- St. Andrew (the Apostle)
- Rector
- Reverend Francisco Javier Garcia Gonzalez
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
Why belong here
St. Andrew is a warm, Spanish-speaking Catholic community in the heart of Robeson County where every Mass — Saturday vigil, three on Sunday, and Wednesday evening — is celebrated in Spanish, making it a spiritual home for Hispanic Catholics in Red Springs and the surrounding area. The parish is small enough that members know one another well, yet expansive in its ministry: it also serves the nearby mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in St. Pauls and is currently building a brand-new church facility near I-95. Families looking for a faithful, culturally-rooted Catholic parish with a dedicated priest will find here an active, growing community committed to the Eucharist, the sacraments, and missionary service.
Mass times at St. Andrew
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
- Saturday: 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
About St. Andrew Catholic Church
St. Andrew Catholic Church (Parroquia San Andrés) is a mission parish of the Diocese of Raleigh serving Red Springs, North Carolina, and the wider Robeson County area. All liturgies are celebrated in Spanish, reflecting the parish's mission to the Hispanic Catholic faithful of southeastern North Carolina. The community gathers at 301 Mercer Avenue in Red Springs and is led by Pastor Reverend Francisco Javier Garcia Gonzalez.
- Mission parish of the Diocese of Raleigh
- All Masses celebrated in Spanish
- Pastor: Reverend Francisco Javier Garcia Gonzalez
Parish Identity & Heritage
The parish's spiritual identity is shaped by the missionary heritage of the Diocese of Raleigh and particularly by the legacy of Father Thomas Frederick Price — a Wilmington, North Carolina native remembered as the 'Tar Heel Apostle' and the first U.S.-born Catholic missionary. That missionary spirit continues in St. Andrew's outreach to surrounding communities and its support of a sister mission in St. Pauls.
- Named for St. Andrew the Apostle (feast day November 30)
- Heritage linked to Father Thomas Frederick Price, North Carolina's first native-born Catholic missionary
- Spanish-language evangelization in Robeson County
Mission to St. Pauls — Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St. Andrew extends its pastoral care to a sister mission, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in St. Pauls, North Carolina. A Saturday evening Mass at 7:00 PM is celebrated for that community (temporarily being held at Red Springs while facilities are transitioned). This mission outreach reflects the parish's commitment to bringing the Eucharist and sacraments to Catholics throughout Robeson County.
- Saturday 7:00 PM Mass for Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Pauls
- Currently meeting at Red Springs pending new facility
- Part of the parish's missionary outreach
New Church Building in St. Pauls
In December 2022, St. Andrew announced construction of a new church on more than 13 acres near I-95 in St. Pauls, NC, adjacent to Pepsi Bottling Ventures at 137 Pepsi Way. The new site is about 14 miles east of the existing Red Springs church and represents a major step in the mission's growth and capacity to serve the Hispanic Catholic community of southeastern North Carolina. Parishioners are encouraged to call the parish office for the latest updates on the project.
- 13+ acre site near I-95, St. Pauls, NC
- Adjacent to Pepsi Bottling Ventures, 137 Pepsi Way
- Approximately 14 miles east of the current Red Springs location
- Call (910) 359-8022 for construction updates
Parish Ministries & Organizations
St. Andrew is supported by a number of lay faithful organizations, most notably the Knights of Columbus, which lists the parish as Council 87 in the Diocese of Raleigh. The parish's life is also enriched by seasonal devotions, sacramental preparation for First Communion and other rites, and the community-building that comes from gathering as a small, closely-knit mission.
- Knights of Columbus — Parish Council 87 (Diocese of Raleigh)
- Sacramental preparation programs
- Seasonal liturgical devotions
Visiting St. Andrew — Contact & Directions
Parishioners and visitors are warmly welcomed. The parish office is open limited hours on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, and the pastor can be reached by phone, fax, or email. Driving directions from I-95 are simple: take Exit 20 W onto Hwy 211, continue on 4th Avenue, turn left on Hwy 71, left on Graham Street, and left on Mercer Avenue.
- Office hours: Wednesday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Phone: (910) 359-8022 — Fax: (910) 843-5700
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 649, Red Springs, NC 28377
- Physical address: 301 Mercer Avenue, Red Springs, NC 28377
- Website: https://standrewredsprings.org/
Why Belong to St. Andrew?
St. Andrew is more than a place to attend Mass — it is a Spanish-speaking Catholic family rooted in the missionary heritage of the Diocese of Raleigh and inspired by Father Thomas Frederick Price. With three Sunday Masses, a Wednesday evening Mass, active outreach to a sister mission in St. Pauls, and a brand-new church on the horizon, the parish offers both spiritual depth and a real sense of community growth. For Hispanic Catholics in Red Springs, St. Pauls, and across Robeson County, it is a place to encounter Christ in their own language and culture.
- Faithful Spanish-language Eucharistic life
- Missionary outreach to surrounding communities
- Active sacramental schedule and Confession times
- Growing parish with new church under construction