Contact:
Canon Anthony Dwyer
Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Kirkwick Avenue
Harpenden
AL5 2QH
01582 712245
harpenden@rcdow.org.uk

Church Address:
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church
Rothamsted Avenue
Harpenden
AL5 2DB

Office Administrator: Mrs Melanie Armitage
Office hours: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mon to Thu
Safeguarding Representative: Mrs Brigid Brennan

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Fairtrade Parish and a LiveSimply Parish.


The Sacraments

The Sacraments are a fundamental part of Catholic life, which as well as being signs of God’s presence with us here on earth, impart grace. They help us nourish, strengthen, and express our faith. Through the Sacraments, Jesus remains with His people, strengthening, healing, feeding, and forgiving them as they face life’s challenges.

Click on the links below to find out more about the Sacraments and about preparation for receiving them in our parish.

There are three Sacraments of Initiation:

Two Sacraments of Healing:

And two Sacraments of Commitment:

You can find out more about the Sacraments on the Diocesan website.