Bayonne Catholic churches serve the city through regular Masses, parish ministries, religious education, sacred music, food assistance, pastoral care and community events. The available parish information highlights St. Henry Church, St. John Paul II Parish and Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish as Catholic communities welcoming residents, visitors and new parishioners.
Each parish offers its own schedule and activities, so worshippers should consult the current parish bulletin or contact the parish office for the latest information. Bulletins provide updates about Masses, events, spiritual reflections, community services and opportunities to participate in parish life.
St. Henry Church
St. Henry Church gives thanks to God for all the blessings that He has bestowed upon our parish over the last 125 years. A small group of German immigrants has grown into a parish of over 1900 families in the course of these years.
Growth has meant change from a small church on Broadway to our magnificent church of today where we are a community of people sharing the oneness of our faith and love for God. Our parish has a fine history of welcoming new parishioners and the community spirit among our parishioners continues to grow.
Our Mission is to continue the work started by our founders with Jesus Christ as our model, centered in the Eucharist, and teaching the gospel message and applying it to our everyday lives. May we be a beacon of Christian hope and love to the people of Bayonne as we are founded in the past and focused on the future.
Parish registration and office hours
To register with St. Henry Parish, come to the Rectory Office, in person, between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Thursday, and complete a registration card, or call 201-436-0857, Ext. 110 (Nancy).
Parish Office hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9AM to 4PM.
Food pantry and local assistance
Food Pantry is the First and Third Wednesday of each month from 10:00AM to 12:00PM for Bayonne residents only. Proof of Bayonne residency is required. One bag of food per household will be distributed.
(Non-perishable food items are always needed and very much appreciated. You may bring your donation to the Parish Office, Monday - Thursday, 9AM - 4PM). Ring the Office doorbell. A pre-packaged bag will be brought to you.
Mass and parish updates
- The 12 Noon Mass on Sunday is live-streamed on our Facebook page, St. Henry RC Church. - We continue to celebrate ONE Mass each weekday at 12 Noon.
For more information about current parish events & other news click on the “Bulletin” tab above to view our most recent bulletin as well as past issues.
St. Henry parish bulletin
The latest listed edition is the Parish Bulletin for September 6, 2026. The bulletin includes liturgical readings, parish announcements, religious messages, community information and updates from the Archdiocese of Newark.
Parishioners can view the current bulletin and older bulletins through the parish bulletin archive. A bulletin email subscription is also available, with a confirmation sent to verify the email address and the option to unsubscribe at any time.
Liturgical readings listed in the bulletin
| Date | Readings |
|---|---|
| Sunday 9/6 | Ezekiel 33:7-9 / Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 / Romans 13:8-10 / 2 Corinthians 5:19 |
| Monday 9/7 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 / Psalm 5:5-6, 7, 12 / John 10:27 / Luke 6:6-11 |
| Tuesday 9/8 | Micah 5:1-4a / Romans 8:28-30 / Psalm 13:6ab, 6c / Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 |
| Wednesday 9/9 | 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 / Psalm 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 / Luke 6:23ab / Luke 6:20-26 |
| Thursday 9/10 | 1 Corinthians 8:1b-7, 11-13 / Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 / 1 John 4:12 / Luke 6:27-38 |
| Friday 9/11 | 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27 / Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12 / Luke 6:39-42 |
| Saturday 9/12 | 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 / Psalm 116:12-13, 17-18 / Luke 6:43-49 |
| Sunday 9/13 | Sirach 27:30-28:7 / Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 / Romans 14:7-9 / Matthew 18:21-35 |
Sacred music and the St. Cecilia Fund
St. Henry Church has a proud history of providing excellent sacred music for our Masses and special liturgies. This is financially supported through our parish budget.
There are times during the year when we would like to add special music through instrumentalists (brass choir, string quartet, flute, etc.). We also would like to reserve funds to maintain our historic 50 rank pipe organ.
We are establishing the St. Cecilia Fund (Patron of Sacred Music) to support these items. You can make a designated contribution of any amount by writing on your check or envelope FOR ST. CECILIA FUND and making the check payable to ST. HENRY CHURCH.
We encourage you to help support this sacred music effort. The money will be used by the music ministry as the year progresses. You can also indicate your donation is in honor or memory of a named loved one.
Parish calendar raffle announcements
Our eighth calendar raffle drawing was held on August 1st. The winners were Joe Barbero and Steve D’Alessio. Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all who participated.
Our seventh calendar raffle drawing was held on July 1st. The winner was Catalina Mariano. Congratulations to the winner! Thank you to all who participated.
Our sixth calendar raffle drawing was held on June 1st. The winners were Rhemie and Rhoben Patiak. Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all who participated.
Our fifth calendar raffle drawing was held on May 1st. The winners were Santiago and Concepcion Fernandez. Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all who participated.
Our fourth calendar raffle drawing was held on April 1st. The winner was Maureen Wexler. Congratulations to the winner! Thank you to all who participated.
Our third calendar raffle drawing was held on March 1st. The winners were Mr. & Mrs. Richard Courtney. Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all who participated.
Our second calendar raffle drawing was held on February 1st. The winner was Linda A. Gozon. Congratulations to the winner! Thank you to all who participated.
Our first calendar raffle drawing was held on January 1st. The winner was Ernesto Roldan. Congratulations to the winner! Thank you to all who participated.
St. John Paul II Parish
Welcome to St. John Paul II Parish. The parish is served by Salvatorian Fathers.
Fr. Tadeusz Majcher SDS - Administrator. Fr. David Adamczak SDS - Parochial Vicar.
Parish staff
Miroslaw Szyperek - Parish Trustees. Agnieszka Barowicz - Parish Secretary, Bookkeeper. Merry Naddeo - Music Minister.
Parish office
Welcome to our Parish Office. We love our parishioners, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Office Hours: Open today; 09:00 am - 04:00 pm; Lunch Hour: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - OFFICE CLOSED.
Mass times
| Service | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00pm |
| Sunday Masses | 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish) |
| Weekday Masses | Monday - Friday 6:30am; Monday - Saturday 9:00am |
| Confessions | Saturday 3:00am - 4:00pm (or by appointment) |
Parishioners and visitors can consult the parish bulletin for current and past bulletins. The parish also provides access to informational links, including Harassment, Whistleblower & Right To Be Free of Gender Inequity Policies (pdf).
Parish history
The population of Bergen Point prior to 1845 consisted of some 3,000 citizens, mostly Dutch farmers. An important event, however, was coming into focus over 3500 miles away.
This was the failure of the potato crop in Ireland that would significantly change the way of life of thousands of Irish Catholics whose livelihood depended on the humble potato, the mainstay of the Irish diet.
The parish history connects the development of the local Catholic community with the changing population of Bergen Point and the arrival of Irish Catholics whose lives were affected by the potato crop failure.
Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish
Welcome to Blessed Miriam Teresa. At Blessed Miriam Teresa, our parish bulletins are your go-to source for the latest news, events, and inspiration.
Each week, we share important updates, spiritual reflections, and opportunities to connect with our vibrant community. Stay informed and engaged with us!
Welcome for visitors and new parishioners
New to the area or just visiting? We would love to welcome you to our church. Join us for a Mass, learn more about our parish and register with our church at the link below.
Common parish resources
Bayonne Catholic parishes provide information through parish bulletins, office announcements, Mass schedules, parish histories and community programs. These resources help residents and visitors identify worship opportunities and follow current parish activities.
Parish bulletins can include weekly readings, spiritual reflections, events, community assistance, music information, notices from the Archdiocese of Newark and details about parish ministries.
Archdiocese of Newark resources
From the Archdiocese of Newark: A Thanksgiving Message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin; Caring for Our Common Home by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; Archdiocese of Newark Addiction Treatment Referral Program; Explore the Power of Genuine Connections in the age of Social Media; Pray for an End to all Instances of Violence by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; God’s Mercy is Extended to Everyone by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; Rejoice in the Lord NEWSLETTER by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; Cathedral Basilica - Concert Series 2022/2023.
Abuse reporting and safeguarding
The Archdiocese of Newark takes very seriously any and all complaints of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform the Archdiocese immediately so that we may take appropriate actions to protect others and provide support to the victims of sexual abuse.
Although we will report all allegations of abuse immediately to the appropriate County Prosecutor, we encourage anyone with an allegation of abuse also to reach out to the prosecutor. Individuals who report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Victim’s Assistance Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.
The numbers for the County Prosecutors within the Archdiocese are: Bergen (201-226-5689), Essex (973-753-1121), Hudson (201-795-6400), Union (908-965-3879).
