The massive granite church St. Lawrence parishioners know today on County Street, wasn't constructed until after the Civil War. It was built using granite from Sullivan’s Quarry on Hathaway Road ...

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, who was retired from St. Lawrence, grew up ...

St. Lawrence Church in New Bedford, built in 1871, is undergoing two restoration projects. The church's clock tower is being restored, and the interior will be replastered and repainted.

A Catholic church in Catasauqua closed last week after a decline in parishioners and rising maintenance costs. Formerly St. Lawrence the Martyr, the church at 1001 Second St. closed Friday, accordi… ...

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. The time has ...