Welcome to the website of the three Catholic parishes serving the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City and surrounding villages.
We aim to provide information about parish life within our community.
Parish Priest - Father Norbert Fernandes
Assistant Priest - Father Tony Thomas
THE WELWYN GARDEN CITY CHURCHES ARE NOW CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HELP DURING THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
We now have a team who are happy to do shopping, collect prescriptions, chat on the phone, etc. If you need any such help, please do contact FATHER TONY and he will put you in contact with someone who can assist you.
(By giving us your contact details you are agreeing that the parishes can use them for the support of vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak)
PARISH OFFICE
Please note the Parish office is now closed until further notice. Any queries or communications should be sent to Father Norbert or Father Tony.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS IN OUR PARISHES
A number of parishioners have asked about their planned giving envelopes and weekly collection contributions. In response we have set up for each of our parishes Virgin Money Giving pages which allow you to make a donation which can also be GiftAided. This can also be done on your mobile phone. We are grateful to those who already paying by standing order. We offer our thanks to those who will be able to contribute through the Virgin Money Giving pages. We are also acutely aware of the financial hardship which the present circumstances of pandemic have created for so many and respect totally the fact that some of you are now unable to make contributions. May God bless you all.
Click on the parish below, to which you would like to donate money
PARISH LIVE-STREAMING OF MASSES FOR WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 25th May 2020
| Date | Time | From | |
| Wednesday 27th May 2020 | 9:30am | Holy Family | Click here |
| Sunday 31st May 2020 | 10:00am | Our Lady's | Click here |
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
Please visit our new ‘Welwyn Garden City Catholic Churches’ Facebook page.
To connect to new Facebook page click on Facebook icon in top right hand corner of this page.
There you will find:
- Live Rosaries on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00pm
- Gospel reflections, posted on Wednesday and Saturday mornings
- Activities for our younger parishioners and all the latest parish news
MESSAGE FROM THE CARDINAL FOR PENTECOST
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has recorded a video of a pastoral message in preparation for Pentecost. Click here to view
OTHER LIVE-STREAMED MASSES IN THE DIOCESE
A number of churches in the diocese are live-streaming their Sunday and Weekday Masses. For the latest list click here
OTHER DIOCESAN RESOURCES
FROM DIOCESAN CATECHISTS
SMALL GROUPS
Taizé are live streaming evening prayer through their Facebook page each evening at 7.30pm. click here
Father Norbert and Father Tony will find other ways of reaching out to you, so do look at both our website and our Facebook page.
CLICK ON NEWS FOR MORE INFORMATION
St Bonaventure's Church
St Bonaventure's was the first Church to be built in Welwyn Garden City. Designed by T.B. Scott, it was dedicated by Cardinal Bourne on 14th September 1926.
Address - 81 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JF
Access for Wheelchairs, Disabled Access, Hearing Aid Loop, Help for those with Learning Difficulties, Toilet Facilities
Car Parking and Disabled Parking.
Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Church
Serving south and east of Welwyn Garden City, this Church was built to the designs of Archard and Partners. It is a prominent landmark in the Woodhall district.
Address - 141 Woodhall lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TP
Access for Wheelchairs, Disabled Access, Hearing Aid Loop, Help for those with Learning Difficulties, Toilet Facilities
Car Parking and Disabled Parking
Holy Family Church
Serving the north side of Welwyn Garden City, it dates from 1967 and was designed by De Soissons, Peacock, Hodges and Robertson
Address - 194 Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7RQ
Access for Wheelchairs, Disabled Access, Hearing Aid Loop, Help for those with Learning Difficulties, Toilet Facilities
Car Parking and Disabled Parking.