Catholic · MA

Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church

51 DUNCAN STREET, New Bedford, MA 02746

About Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church


Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church is a Catholic parish located at 51 DUNCAN STREET, New Bedford, MA, 02746. The Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church parish office answers at +15089955235.

Patron saint of Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church


Saint Joseph

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Feast day: Mar 19

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Other parishes named after Saint Joseph


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Joseph are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church located?


Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church is located at 51 DUNCAN STREET, New Bedford, MA, 02746. The building sits at coordinates 41.66391, -70.94757, placing it in New Bedford, MA 02746.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church


The ZIP code 02746 area around Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church is home to 16,286 residents with a median household income of $39,545 and a median age of 30.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

16,286 Residents in ZIP 02746
30.9 Median age
$39,545 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church


What denomination is Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church located?
The parish is located at 51 DUNCAN STREET, New Bedford, MA, 02746.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Joseph & Saint Therese Church?
Saint Joseph (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.

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