About St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer · Groton, Connecticut
St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer is a Roman Catholic parish in Groton, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Norwich. It is currently yoked with neighboring Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of Lourdes in Gales Ferry to form a Tri-Parish collaboration that also includes Sacred Heart School. The parish describes itself as alive in the spirit of Jesus Christ and welcomes visitors and new members, with a focus on worship, faith formation, and loving service to the surrounding community.
- Established
- 1993
- Patron
- Blessed Virgin Mary (under the title Mother of the Redeemer)
- Rector
- Very Rev. Brian J. Converse
- Diocese
- Diocese of Norwich
Why belong here
St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer offers a welcoming Catholic home on the Groton coast, with weekend Vigil Masses on Saturday, two Sunday Masses, weekday Masses on Wednesday and Thursday, and a Saturday confession schedule. As part of the Tri-Parish collaboration with Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes, parishioners benefit from shared faith formation, OCIA for adults becoming Catholic, a parish council that guides pastoral planning, Eucharistic Adoration, the Miraculous Medal Novena, and outreach programs such as food collection. Whether visiting, moving to the area, or seeking a deeper sacramental life, the parish invites all to grow together in worship and fellowship.
Mass times at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
About St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer
St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer is a Roman Catholic parish in Groton, Connecticut, established in 1993 and part of the Diocese of Norwich. According to the parish's own About page, it is 'alive in the spirit of Jesus Christ' and welcomes new members and visitors, recognizing that each person brings special talents that strengthen the Christian community. The parish continually reaches out to neighbors and joins with other Christian churches and organizations in ecumenical projects and activities. Whether visiting or moving to the area, all are invited to celebrate the Word of the Lord together.
- Established in 1993
- Part of the Diocese of Norwich
- Welcomes visitors and new members
- Engages in ecumenical outreach with other local churches
Tri-Parish Collaboration
St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer is yoked with two neighboring parishes to form a Tri-Parish family. Sacred Heart Church in Noank/Groton and Our Lady of Lourdes in Gales Ferry share clergy and staff with St. Mary's. The Sacred Heart parish office is physically located at the St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer address on Groton Long Point Road, and the three parishes share a unified Parish Council, Director of Religious Education, Director of Music, office manager, and administrative assistant.
- Sacred Heart Church — 50 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton (worship site)
- Our Lady of Lourdes — 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335; (860) 464-7251
- Tri-Parish office: 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340
Clergy and Staff
The Tri-Parish is led by a pastor and parochial vicar, supported by two permanent deacons and a lay staff that serves all three worship sites. One of the deacons also serves as OCIA Coordinator and links to homilies. The parish publishes its clergy and staff roster on its website with direct phone extensions.
- Very Rev. Brian J. Converse — Pastor — (860) 445-1446
- Rev. James Sucholet — Parochial Vicar — (860) 464-7251
- Dcn. Douglas Hoffman — Permanent Deacon — (860) 572-8690
- Dcn. Christopher Hammond — Permanent Deacon and OCIA Coordinator — (860) 389-6623
- Tri-Parish Director of Religious Education
- Tri-Parish Director of Music
- Office Manager for Sacred Heart and St. Mary's
- Administrative Assistant for Sacred Heart and St. Mary's
Parish Council
The Tri-Parish Council is an advisory and consultative body under Canon Law that assists the pastor in pastoral planning. Composed of nine to twelve parishioners — ex-officio, elected, or appointed by the pastor — the Council works to build an active parish and school family through committees focused on liturgy, education, social life, and community outreach to those in need.
- Very Rev. Brian J. Converse, Pastor
- Rev. James Sucholet, Parochial Vicar
- Doug Hoffmann, Deacon
- Christopher Hammond, Deacon
- Jan Ledwidge, Secretary
- Mary Lue Chapman
- Karen Costello
- Robert Fountaine
- Thomas Harvey
- Connie Langer, secretary alt.
- Sheila O'Donnell
- Craig Schantz
- Louis Tedeschi
- Karen Walters
- Paula Zeppieri
Faith Formation and OCIA
The Tri-Parish provides a shared Director of Religious Education to coordinate faith formation across all three worship sites. Adults seeking to become Catholic are served through the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, which is coordinated by Deacon Christopher Hammond.
- Tri-Parish Director of Religious Education
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) — coordinated by Dcn. Christopher Hammond
Sacred Heart School
The Tri-Parish family supports Sacred Heart School, a Catholic elementary school that is part of the broader parish mission. School operations are linked into the same leadership structure that serves the three worship sites.
- Sacred Heart School — affiliated with the Tri-Parish family
- Listed on the parish website under the parish life section
Contact, Office Hours, and Emergency Line
The parish office is located at 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340, and shares staff with Sacred Heart parish operations. Office hours are published on the parish website. An emergency contact number is provided for Anointing of the Sick outside of office hours.
- Parish address: 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340
- Parish phone: (860) 445-1446
- Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Emergency Contact (Anointing of the Sick): (877) 437-8123
- Parish Facebook: facebook.com/sacredheartgroton
Outreach and Community Life
Rooted in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, the Tri-Parish describes itself as a vibrant Catholic community committed to worship, faith formation, and loving service. Outreach includes food collection efforts and joint ecumenical projects with neighboring Christian churches and community organizations. The parish invites both visitors and new residents to share in the life of the community.
- Food collection
- Ecumenical projects with other Christian churches and organizations
- Online giving through the parish website