Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton

We are a warm, vibrant and wonderfully diverse Catholic parish in the heart of West London. Whether you have been part of our community for decades or you are walking through our doors for the very first time, you are genuinely welcome here.

Our parish is a place where faith is lived out loud — in worship, in service, in friendship and in the everyday moments that bind a community together. We are a family parish in every sense: welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life, united in our love of God and our care for one another.

We are served by the Spiritans — the Congregation of the Holy Spirit — a missionary order with a proud tradition of serving diverse, multicultural communities around the world. Their energy, warmth and commitment to justice are at the heart of everything we do here in Acton.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Join us for silent prayer and reflection 30 minutes before each Mass.

New to the parish?

Whether you are visiting Acton, new to the area, or simply looking for a parish to call home — we are so glad you found us.

Here are a few things that might help you settle in:

Coming to Mass — all are welcome at Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes. You will find missalettes, newsletters and songbooks at the back of the church. Our ushers are always happy to help you find a seat and answer any questions.

After Mass — please do come and join us for tea and coffee in the Parish Hall after the 9am and 10.30am Sunday Masses. It is the best way to meet people and get a feel for who we are.

Getting involved — from volunteering at Mass to joining a community group, there are so many ways to become part of parish life. Take a look at our Serving our parish page to find out more.

Explore parish life

The sacraments From Baptism to Marriage, the sacraments mark the most significant moments of our faith journey. Whether you are preparing for a sacrament yourself, supporting a child or loved one, or simply want to find out more, we are here to help. Find out more

Serving our parish Our community thrives because of the people who give their time and talents to keep it alive. There are so many ways to get involved — whatever your skills, whatever your availability. Find out more

Community and support From our work with Acton Homeless Concern to our Parish Support Ministry, we are committed to caring for one another and for our wider community. Find out more

Stay up to date

Our weekly newsletter is the heartbeat of parish life — packed with Mass intentions, parish news, upcoming events and reflections. You can read the latest edition below or browse our full archive.

Registering with the parish — if you would like to make Our Lady of Lourdes your parish home, we would love to have you. Please come to the parish office or pick up a registration form from the back of the church.

Getting in touch — our parish office is open Mondays 9am–1pm and Thursdays and Fridays 10am–2pm. You can also reach us at acton@rcdow.org.uk or on 020 8992 2014. We are always happy to hear from you.