About St. Mary Star of the Sea · Church Creek, Maryland
St. Mary Star of the Sea is a historic mission church of St. Mary Refuge of Sinners parish, located at 917 Hoopers Island Road in Church Creek, Maryland. Part of the Diocese of Wilmington, it serves the Catholic community of southern Dorchester County and the Hoopers Island area. The present church was built in 1872, replacing the original Tubman Chapel erected in 1767. The faith community gathers for Sunday Mass and welcomes visitors to experience its deep Eastern Shore Catholic heritage.
- Established
- 1767
- Patron
- Our Lady, Star of the Sea
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
Mass times at St. Mary Star of the Sea
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:30am-9:00am
History
St. Mary Star of the Sea traces its roots to the early 18th century Catholic presence in Dorchester County. The first church at Golden Hill was built in 1767, and the current church was completed in 1872.
Contact
The church is located at 917 Hoopers Island Road, Church Creek, MD 21622. Call (410) 228-4770 for more information.