St. Lawrence’s long history in New Bedford The original church was established as St. Mary’s in 1821, and was located on Allen Street, according to a history written by the Rev. Barry W. Wall ...

Go to St. Lawrence and click "donate." He said the church will continue its weekly Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m., and all other services throughout the work. “Funerals will not be interrupted.

The Rev. Barry W. Wall, a retired priest from St. Lawrence, wrote a 200-year history of the church. In it he speaks of the church’s humble beginnings up to its existence today.

The Rev. Barry W. Wall, a retired priest from St. Lawrence, wrote a 200-year history of the church. In it he speaks of the church’s humble beginnings up to its existence today.

NEW BEDFORD — The beauty of the landmark granite edifice that is St. Lawrence Martyr Church on Summer Street has struck parishioners and visitors for generation after generation.