An ever-increasing number of tourists searched for a church as they visited the seashore, and the little church of St. Mary Star of the Sea soon outgrew her walls. The need of light, of guidance, of hope, of harbor and of Sunday obligation led to the need for a larger church. In 1967, St.
Mary Star of the Sea was officially established as a full-fledged Parish. At this time, the pastor had the benefit of foresight to buy nine lots between 17th and 18th Streets.
In 1954, Holy Savior Church was built as a “mission church” for St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish. The continuing growth of the Catholic community soon found Holy Savior making additions to the church and the building of a larger church hall. In 2008, the old parish hall was torn down. A new parking lot and the Father Stephen Connell Parish Center were built to further enhance our Christian community and to provide space for religious education for our church family.
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Parish
200 S Baltimore Ave,
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-0652
Holy Savior Catholic Church
1705 Philadelphia Ave,
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-0652
