Our Lady of Lourdes,Newent
A Community of worship, love and service
The Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Newent and St Michael's Blaisdon
Consists of the Church at Newent and a Mass centre at the Blaisdon Village hall.
Our parish is part of the Gloucester Deanery which is part of the Diocese of Clifton. To find out more about either of these please
Our Lady of Lourdes church has been undergoing an extensive change.
From This :
To This :
We've extended the church front and back; put in a new mezzanine floor over the narthex, a new kitchen beside the sacristy and two toilets(disabled friendly). We've renewed light, heat and sound systems. Pews are out; comfy chairs are in.
Great News ! We have completely refurbished the sanctuary.
You can see photos on the new Welcome page.
It is an all wood Sanctuary - Forest of Dean Chestnut
A wonderful rear screen that is uinque
A new Altar Table
A new Ambo or Lectern - now with a new St Cuthbert's Cross - carved by Parishioner Kevin Gilligan
A new Presidential Chair
A new Crucifix
A new Paschal Candleholder
We have also got an outside Crucifix.....with quite a story to tell
(We hope to add this to our history page in time)
Thanks to generous Parishioners & Friends, the debt is now down to about £40,000
Blaisdon Village Hall
The Community that meets round the Eucharistic Table in the Blaisdon Villlage Hall every Sunday is very open and welcoming
They have a reputation for producing great music and for getting involved in matters of justice and peace (CAFOD)
They are also involved in Fair Trade and in giving practical help to genuine Asylum Seekers
Office Address:
"Drumlanrig",
Ross Road,
Newent,
Gloucestershire,
GL18 1BG