About St. Helena · Hobbs, New Mexico
St. Helena Parish is a Roman Catholic parish serving Hobbs, New Mexico, in the southeastern corner of Lea County. It belongs to the Diocese of Las Cruces and is part of the Carlsbad/Hobbs Vicariate. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, runs a food pantry, supports sacramental preparation, and serves the local community through ministries such as Altar Society, ACTS, and Legion de Maria. New Mexico Junior College students and faculty are welcomed into the parish community.
- Patron
- St. Helena
- Rector
- Rev. Joseph Pacquing
- Diocese
- Diocese of Las Cruces
Why belong here
St. Helena Parish offers an unusually full weekly schedule — four Sunday Masses including one in Spanish, a daily evening Mass Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday confessions and Vigil Mass — making it easy for working families and college students from nearby New Mexico Junior College to find a time to worship. The parish combines traditional devotion with active outreach: a food pantry serving neighbors of all faiths, prison and homebound ministry, healing Masses, holy hours, adult Bible study, and parish organizations such as ACTS, the Altar Society, and Legion de Maria. It is also home to St. Helena School (K–6), making it a true hub for Catholic life in Hobbs.
Mass times at St. Helena
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- By appointment
Parish Identity & Diocese
St. Helena Parish is a Roman-Rite Catholic church in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving the community of Lea County under the Diocese of Las Cruces. The parish sits within the Carlsbad/Hobbs Vicariate of the diocese, currently pastored by Rev. Joseph Pacquing. It maintains both English- and Spanish-language Masses and serves as a spiritual hub for the broader Hobbs area, including New Mexico Junior College students and faculty.
Parish Organizations & Community Life
St. Helena fosters fellowship through several established Catholic organizations. Parishioners participate in ACTS retreats, the Altar Society, and Legion de Maria, each of which supports the spiritual and social life of the community. Youth and young adult meetings are also part of parish life, alongside outreach and devotional gatherings.
- ACTS
- Altar Society
- Legion de Maria
- Youth and young adult meetings
Outreach & Charitable Works
Outreach is a core part of the parish's mission. St. Helena operates a food pantry out of the Bob Moran Parish Center that serves residents of all faiths, with a monthly collection for the Poor taken up at all Masses on the first weekend of each month. The parish also ministers to the homebound and to those in prison, extending the Church's presence beyond the parish campus.
- Food Pantry at the Bob Moran Parish Center (Tues/Wed/Thurs 1:30–3:00 PM; valid ID required)
- Monthly Collection for the Poor (first weekend of each month)
- Prison Ministry
- Homebound Ministry
St. Helena School
The parish campus is home to St. Helena School, a Catholic elementary school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is part of the parish's commitment to faith formation and education in the Hobbs community, complementing the parish's religious education program.
- Catholic elementary school, K–6
- Located on the St. Helena parish campus
Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
St. Helena provides ongoing faith formation for children and adults, including sacramental preparation classes for Baptism, Marriage, Quinceañera, and other rites. Adult Bible study and other educational opportunities support lifelong faith growth for parishioners at every stage of life.
- Religious Education for children
- Adult Bible Study
- Baptism preparation
- Marriage preparation
- Quinceañera preparation
Devotions
Beyond the Sunday and weekday Mass schedule, the parish holds devotional gatherings such as healing Masses and holy hours. These are listed by the parish as opportunities for parishioners to deepen their spiritual life and gather for prayer outside of regular Mass.
- Healing Masses
- Holy Hours
Newman Outreach at New Mexico Junior College
St. Helena serves as the Catholic hub for New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs. The parish welcomes NMJC students, faculty, and staff to participate in parish life and sacramental ministries, providing a faith home for the local college community.
- Open invitation to NMJC students, faculty, and staff
- Phone line and parish office available for inquiries: (575) 392-7551
Visit & Contact
The parish office is located on the same campus as the church at 100 E. Bender Blvd. in Hobbs. Visitors and inquirers are encouraged to call ahead for current Mass times, service information, or to arrange baptisms, weddings, quinceañeras, or other sacramental needs.
- Address: 100 E. Bender Blvd, Hobbs, NM 88240
- Phone: (575) 392-7551
- Fax: (575) 392-3333
- Website: http://www.sthelenaparish.org