Our Lady of Lourdes (Kāpiti Coast)

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish located on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand. It encompasses several church buildings and a primary school. The parish serves the spiritual needs of the Catholic community residing primarily in the areas of Paraparaumu, Raumati Beach, and Raumati South. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Wellington. Mass schedules, sacramental preparation programs, and community outreach initiatives are organized and coordinated by the parish priest and parish staff. The parish is named in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes, referring to the Marian apparitions reported in Lourdes, France, in 1858. The parish school provides Catholic education for children in the area, guided by the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.