About Our Lady of Lourdes · Pittsfield, New Hampshire
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in the Diocese of Manchester. Founded in 1926, the parish celebrated its centennial in 2026 with a special Mass on February 11 and a Centennial Picnic planned for May. The parish shares its faith life with St. Joseph Mission Church in Northwood, NH. Under the pastoral care of Father John B. MacKenzie, the parish offers daily and weekend Masses, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and a wide range of ministries including a women's club, Knights of Columbus, Moms in Prayer, and Bible studies. Mailing address is the rectory at 20 River Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
- Established
- 1926
- Patron
- Our Lady of Lourdes
- Rector
- Father John B. MacKenzie
- Diocese
- Diocese of Manchester
Why belong here
Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming centennial Catholic community where parishioners can deepen their faith through Bible studies, retreats, prayer groups, and two weekly sessions of Eucharistic Adoration (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.). Active groups like the Knights of Columbus, the Women's Club, and Moms in Prayer provide fellowship and service opportunities, from the annual Baby Bottle Drive supporting the Women's Care Center in Concord to shared meals at the parish picnic. With accessible weekday Masses, Saturday Vigil and Sunday Mass, and a mission partnership with St. Joseph in Northwood, this is a place to belong, believe, and become — and to mark 100 years of parish life together.
Mass times at Our Lady of Lourdes
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM
Adoration times
- Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph's Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish serves the Pittsfield, New Hampshire community as part of the Diocese of Manchester. Founded in 1926, the parish shares its ministry and mission life with St. Joseph Mission Church in Northwood. The parish mailing address is the rectory at 20 River Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263, with the Parish Office open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The website is ourladyoflourdes-stjosephs.org; the parish also communicates through Flocknote, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph Mission Church
- Diocese: Manchester (Roman Catholic)
- Established: 1926
- Parish Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Phone: (603) 435-6242
Parish Staff
Father John B. MacKenzie serves as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph's Parish. He is supported by a small but dedicated parish staff responsible for faith formation, finances, communications, and parish facilities. The parish shares staff resources between the Pittsfield and Northwood worship sites.
- Father John B. MacKenzie — Pastor
- Michael Anderson — Evangelical Logistics Manager
- Kathy Thoms — Religious Education Coordinator
- Debora Wheeler — Parish Bookkeeper
- Sue Bosiak — Parish Bulletin
Parish History & Centennial (1926-2026)
Founded in 1926, Our Lady of Lourdes has served the Pittsfield area for a century. To mark the 100th anniversary in 2026, the parish launched a year of celebration beginning with a Centennial Mass on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The centennial is a time of 'devotion, fellowship, and celebration,' according to the parish, with events shared each month through the website and bulletin.
- Founded: 1926
- Centennial year: 2026
- Centennial Mass: February 11, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
- Centennial Picnic: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at Drake Field, Pittsfield (food, music, games, Knights of Columbus 'Living Rosary')
- Centennial Gala: scheduled for October 2026
- Missions: St. Joseph Mission Church, Northwood, NH
Ministries & Parish Groups
The parish hosts an active roster of ministries and lay-led groups, with most meetings held at the parish center. Newcomers are encouraged to sign up on Flocknote to learn more about specific ministries. Parish groups combine spiritual formation with corporal works of mercy — from the Women's Club's charitable outreach to the Knights of Columbus' annual Baby Bottle Drive benefitting the Women's Care Center in Concord, NH.
- Women's Club (members from OLOL & St. Joseph — craft sessions and meetings)
- Knights of Columbus (Baby Bottle Campaign, Living Rosary, meetings)
- Religious Education (faith formation for children)
- Moms in Prayer Gathering
- Bible Studies, Retreats & Prayer Groups
- Parish Council & Building Committee
Solemnities & Special Liturgies
On major Solemnities, the parish schedules Mass at both worship sites so all parishioners can attend. For the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Mass is celebrated at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes and at 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Church. This dual-site scheduling is part of how OLOL & St. Joseph's function as a single faith community spread across Pittsfield and Northwood.
- Solemnity of the Ascension: 9:00 AM at OLOL; 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Church
- Centennial Mass: February 11, 2026
Getting Involved & Stay Connected
Parishioners and visitors can stay connected through the parish bulletin (available online), Flocknote email updates, and the parish Facebook and Instagram pages. Forms for hall rentals, sacramental prep, and parish registration are available under the 'Stay Connected' menu on the website. Centennial volunteers are being recruited for the picnic and Gala.
- Bulletin archive available on parish website
- Flocknote email newsletters
- Official Facebook and Instagram accounts
- Forms under 'Stay Connected' tab for hall rental and sacramental prep
- Centennial volunteer opportunities (Picnic in May, Gala in October)
Locations & Facilities
The parish operates from two worship and office locations in Pittsfield and Northwood. All mail for the parish is directed to the rectory in Pittsfield. The Parish Hall is available for pre-approved events that meet parish and diocesan insurance requirements.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church: 20 River Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263 (rectory & parish office)
- St. Joseph Mission Church: 844 First N.H. Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261
- Parish Center: 842 First N.H. Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261
- Parish Hall: available for rental (forms under 'Stay Connected')