Our Lady Help of Christians
About Us
Welcome to our beautiful parish of Our Lady Help of Christians in Luton. We are a vibrant, active Parish that is made up of over 70 different nationalities, and whose purpose is to bring the love of Christ to everyone we encounter, and come together to worship God, buildup his Church and help each other to one day become Saints.
Everyone is welcome at our Parish. As Saint Augustine says, "the church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners"
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Fr Brendan Seery
Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians
A little history of our beautful church building.
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It was founded in 1845 and the present church was built in 1910.
It was designed in the Gothic Revival style and is the first Roman Catholic church built in Luton after the Reformation.
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In 1845, a mission was founded in the town by Fr S. Ward. In the 1880s, the mission was served from St Joseph's Church in Bedford, and served a congregation of 180 people
On 20 January 1884, the mission was dedicated to Mary Help of Christians and its first Mass was said by Fr Joseph A. O'Connor. Efforts were made to raise funds for a permanent church. Later, in the 1880s, a church made of iron was constructed.
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In 1910, on the same site of the iron church, the present church was built. It was made to accommodate a congregation of 350 people
Our Community
The St Vincent de Paul Society
St Louise de Marillac Conference
A friendly group of individuals who meet together every two weeks to deepen their faith, uplift each other, and through social action and friendship bring Gods love to the suffering and deprived.
Sacraments
Becoming Catholic
Adult Baptism, Communion and Confirmation
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
For adults who wish to be Baptised, or adults who are already Baptised and want to complete the Sacraments of Initiation by making Holy Communion and Confirmation please register your interest in joining the next set of classes by clicking on the link below and completing the form.
Whats On
Click on the event for more information
Safeguarding
Reporting Abuse
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If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious congregation, or directly to the Police.
Parish Safeguarding Contact Details
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Parish Priest : Fr Brendan Seery
Email : frbrendan.seery@northamptondiocese.org
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Parish Safeguarding Representatives :
Kate Brooks and Robert Simpson
Email : safeguarding.ourladyhelpofchristiansluton@northamptondiocese.org
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Safe Spaces Poster
Safeguarding Training
A Time to Listen
Diocesan Safeguarding Contact Details
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Safeguarding Coordinator: Danielle Dixon
Email: safeguarding@northamptondiocese.org
01604 723514
07833 050628
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Safeguarding Support Officer: Laura Lester
Email: safeguardingadmin@northamptondiocese.org
01604 723516
07859 499294
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Clergy Advisor for Safeguarding: Father Andrew Behrens
Email: frandrew.behrens@northamptondiocese.org
01604 713015
Upcoming Safeguarding Events and Resources
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