Culture and spirituality in Waterloo, Ontario
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
In short
In the years following the Second World War, a need became apparent for a second Roman Catholic parish in Waterloo, to serve the citys rapidly-growing west side.
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Skills for work, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
- Where
- 173 Lourdes St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1N5
- How to reach
- (519) 886-0342 · Website
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About this organization
In the years following the Second World War, a need became apparent for a second Roman Catholic parish in Waterloo, to serve the citys rapidly-growing west side. To meet this need, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish was established by Bishop Joseph Ryan in 1952, and Reverend Donald J. Curtis was named its first pastor on January 7, 1953. At the time, the parish boundaries between Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Mass was initially held at Our Lady of Lourdes School, which had been built in 1948. The cornerstone for a new church, located next to the school, was laid on October 16, 1955 by Reverend (later Monsignor) R. M. Haller. On March 25, 1956, during the centennial year of Hamilton Diocese, Bishop Ryan formally dedicated Our Lady of Lourdes Church. A rectory was built in the following year. In 1996 the parish offices and rectory were enlarged significantly, replacing the grotto. In 2004 an addition was made to the front entrance and the church and parish hall were renovated. In 2014 a new organ was installed.
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 886-0342, or use the website.
Listed in Waterloo, Ontario.
173 Lourdes St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1N5
173 Lourdes St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1N5Waterloo, Ontario
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