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
CONNECTING WITH THE VULNERABLE AND NEEDY
Many thanks to all those parishioners who have volunteered to help the vulnerable and isolated during these difficult times. We now have a team who are happy to do shopping, collect prescriptions, chat on the phone, walk the dog 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.
ROSARY ONLINE
On Sunday evening (5th April) at 7.00pm we are going to have a live Rosary online. We will use ‘Zoom’, an application which allows users to see and interact with each other via the internet. You are warmly invited to join in this parish prayer. If you would like to participate, please email Fr Tony at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and he will send you further details. Please note that numbers are limited so respond as quickly as you can.
We will also be live-streaming the Rosary - audio only. Click here.
PARISH LIVE-STREAMING OF MASSES for HOLY WEEK
We will be live-streaming the following Masses during Holy Week. Click here
| Date | Mass | Time |
| Sunday (5th) | Palm Sunday | 10:00am |
| Thursday (9th) | Maundy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper | 8:00pm |
| Friday (10th) | Good Friday Solemn Liturgy of the Passion | 3:00pm |
| Saturday (11th) | Holy Saturday Easter Vigil | 8:00pm |
| Sunday (12th) | Easter Sunday | 10:00am |
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
Also Father Tony will be leading the following:-
| Date | Time | Link | |
| Monday (6th) | 10:00am | Daily Reflection | Click Here |
| Tuesday (7th) | 10:00am | Daily Reflection | Click here |
| Wednesday (8th) | 10:00am | Daily Reflection | Click here |
| Thursday (9th) | 10:00am | Daily Reflection | Click here |
| Friday (10th) | 12noon | Children's Stations of the Cross (Audio Only) | Click here |
| Friday (10th) | 8:00pm | Meditation on the last seven words of Jesus | Click here |
Father Norbert and Father Tony will find other ways of reaching out to you, so do look at the website.
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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.