Our Lady of Lourdes
5333 E Washington St, indianapolis, IN 46219
About Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish located on the east side of Indianapolis on Washington Street, serving the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The parish carries the name and spiritual tradition of Saint Bernadette's encounter with Mary at the grotto in Lourdes, France, maintaining a presence rooted in Catholic faith and devotion within the Indianapolis community. The parish offers Sunday Mass as its primary worship service and maintains an active religious education program through its CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) classes. Our Lady of Lourdes provides the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program for those interested in joining the Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus maintain an active council at the parish, and the church supports a Youth Ministry program. These offerings serve parishioners across different age groups and stages of faith formation. Located at 5333 E Washington Street, Our Lady of Lourdes is wheelchair accessible and provides ample parking for visitors. The church building is air-conditioned and offers a nursery during services. For those unable to attend in person, the parish provides live-streamed Masses. After services, parishioners gather for coffee and fellowship. More information about Mass times and parish activities is available at ollindy.org. The parish maintains a 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 190 community reviews.
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The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
Get directions →First service starts at Saturday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM — plan to arrive 10 minutes early
On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Children's ministry and nursery run during all services — kids are welcome
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.5 · 190 Google reviewsC. Sgroi
★★★★★Rough neighborhood, but nice architecture and older school/church. Gym was dated and small to host a cyo tournament, but it worked. Staff was nice
Ryan Wilson
★★★★★Visited the sanctuary as part of the Indiana Landmarks Holiday Church Tour in Irvington. What a stunning place of worship!
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🕐 Saturday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
🕐 Sunday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Our Lady of Lourdes hold services?
Saturday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes located?
5333 E Washington St, indianapolis, IN 46219
What denomination is Our Lady of Lourdes?
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic church.
How do I contact Our Lady of Lourdes?
Call (317) 356-7291 or visit http://www.ollindy.org/.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes known for?
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish located on the east side of Indianapolis on Washington Street, serving the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 82/100 compared to other Catholic churches in indianapolis.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages
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