New to St. Mary's?

If you are seeking a parish in which to learn, to pray, to gather in fellowship and to serve each other and our community - Welcome!

Our doors are open to you. We are very grateful that God has brought you to us and we welcome you into our community of faith.

We want to serve you. We hope you will favor our parish with your prayers, your presence, your talents and your financial assistance according to your means.

Eestablished in 1870, Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church is a community of Catholic Christian believers in communion with the Bishop of Austin. 

Our parish exists to give glory to God our Father, to grow in the knowledge of his love for us in Jesus Christ and to share that love in our community by living His Gospel.

Through baptism we are called to holiness of life, sharing the benefits and responsibilities of our salvation. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we have given witness to our faith by our worship, the formation of our members and our outreach to our community.

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church is the "Mother Church" of Catholicism in the Waco area and a parish with a rich history and tradition of prayer, worship and service in Waco, Texas. In addition to daily masses, parishioners participate in numerous activities that promote spiritual growth and charitable and social opportunities.

The parish complex covers more than one square block and includes the church, rectory, parish hall, Assumption House and adjacent parking lots. Our parish has provided a faithful witness to the Catholic faith in the city of Waco and in McLennan County for over 140 years. Please check out the Welcome links as well as the rest of our website.

Know someone trying to rediscover the faith?

Here are resources to answer questions about the Church and teachings at:
USCCB: Rediscovering the Faith