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Starting over in a new city is hard. Finding your Catholic community doesn't have to be. Enter your ZIP code and we'll help you find your new parish, groups, schools, and more.

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⛪ Nearby Parishes
St. Francis of Assisi
0.8 miles · Sunday Masses: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm
Sacred Heart Parish
1.4 miles · Sunday Masses: 9am, 11am, 6pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
2.1 miles · Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 10:30am, 5:30pm
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👥 Groups Near You
Young Adults Night
St. Francis Parish · Every Thursday 7pm
Men's Bible Study
Sacred Heart · Saturday 7am
Women's Rosary Circle
Our Lady of Lourdes · Tuesday 10am
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📅 Upcoming Events
Theology on Tap
June 27 · St. Francis Parish
Women's Retreat Weekend
July 11–13 · Diocesan Retreat Center
Knights of Columbus Dinner
July 18 · Sacred Heart Hall
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📚 Catholic Schools
St. Francis Academy
K–8 · 0.9 miles · Enrollment open
Bishop Curley High School
Grades 9–12 · 1.7 miles
Little Flowers Preschool
Ages 3–5 · 2.3 miles · Accepting waitlist
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Your Roadmap

Getting settled in 5 steps

1

Find Your Parish

Search by ZIP code for the closest parish that fits your Mass time schedule and community size.

2

Attend Mass

Show up on a Sunday. Introduce yourself to the pastor or welcoming team. Sign up for the parish bulletin.

3

Find a Group

Join one small group — Bible study, men's group, young adults, or volunteer ministry. This is where community happens.

4

Go to Confession

Start fresh in your new city. Find confession times at your new parish and receive the grace of a clean start.

5

Serve Someone

The fastest way to feel at home is to serve. Find a local volunteer opportunity through Catholic Charities or your parish.

⛪ Parish & Sacraments

Found a parish near meUse the ZIP search above or MassTimes.org
Attended Mass at my new parishFirst Sunday is the hardest — just show up
Registered as a parishionerStop by the parish office or register online
Found confession timesMost parishes offer confession before Saturday Mass
Received the Sacrament of ConfessionA clean slate in your new city
Signed up for the parish bulletin or emailStay connected to what's happening

👥 Community & Service

Joined a small group or Bible studyMen's, women's, young adult, couples, or family
Attended a local Catholic eventCheck the events database for what's near you
Connected with Knights of Columbus or Catholic DaughtersBrotherhood and sisterhood rooted in service
Volunteered with Catholic Charities or SVDPServing others is the fastest way to feel at home
Found a Catholic school or faith formation for childrenEnroll early — Catholic schools fill up fast
Subscribed to Catholic Connection newsletterMonthly events, resources, and community near you

"You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God."

Ephesians 2:19

What You Need Right Now

Essential First Steps

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Find Mass Times

Search 121,000+ Catholic parishes worldwide by ZIP code or city. Sunday, daily, and Saturday vigil times.

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Find Confession Times

A fresh start in your new city. Find confession schedules near you and prepare with our guide.

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Find a Small Group

Men's groups, women's circles, young adults, RCIA, and Bible studies. This is where real community happens.

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Local Catholic Events

Retreats, social nights, Theology on Tap, and conferences near you. Updated monthly.

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Books & Resources

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