Our Lady of Lourdes

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group photo of people underneath a tree in front of the church

Gardening Day at Our Lady of Lourdes

Volunteers Beautify the Our Lady of Lourdes Campus
July 16, 2021
painting of wheat fields, with crows flying over a blue sky

Amber Waves of Grain

Reflections on the American Heartland by Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
June 24, 2021
Lourdes Grotto

Our Lady of Lourdes 75th Anniversary in the Catholic Herald

"Our Lady of Lourdes Church marks its 75th anniversary as Amazon-related developments spark parish innovations" By Kevin Schweers
June 14, 2021

The History of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church In Arlington, Virginia

On the Occasion of its 75th Anniversary By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
June 5, 2021

Other Recent Cogitations and Announcements

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

November 13, 2025
See orgional press release here. BALTIMORE – As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly...Read more