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Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church

Catholic Church in Long Beach, CA

Our Lady of Refuge parish was the first of a half-dozen new parishes established in the Long Beach area after World War II. When Father Hugh J. Vandenbergh, a native of Holland, arrived as founding pastor, he found fields of beets, beans and boysenberries which soon gave way to housing developments. This was Post Wo…

At a Glance

Established
1948
Pastoral region
San Pedro Pastoral Region
Deanery
Deanery 20
Mass in
English
Parish school
Our Lady of Refuge School

Parish Information

Mass Times at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church

  • Sunday 8:00 AM
  • Sunday 9:30 AM
  • Sunday 11:30 AM
  • Sunday 5:30 PM
  • Monday 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM
  • Friday 8:00 AM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM
  • Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil

Confession Times

  • Saturday 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM or by appointment

Schedules can change. Last verified 2026-04-19. Please call the parish to confirm before you go, especially on holy days.

Questions about Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church

What time is Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church is celebrated at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The Saturday vigil Mass, which fulfils the Sunday obligation, is at 5:30 PM. Schedules change on holy days; the parish office can confirm.
Is there daily Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
Yes. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday to Friday at 8:00 AM.
When is confession heard at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
Confession is heard Saturday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Priests also hear confessions by appointment; the parish office is (562) 498-6641.
In what language is Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church is celebrated in English.
Where is Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church is at 5195 Stearns Street, Long Beach, California, 90815. It belongs to the San Pedro Pastoral Region, in Deanery 20.
Does Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church have a parish school?
Yes. The parish school is Our Lady of Refuge School.
How do I contact Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church?
The parish office of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Long Beach can be reached at (562) 498-6641. The parish website is www.ourladyofrefuge.org.
When was Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church founded?
The register records Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church as established in 1948.

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