About Our Lady Help of Christians
Our Lady Help of Christians is a Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, United States. Our Lady Help of Christians was founded in 1898. As of April 2026, Our Lady Help of Christians holds a 4.8-star rating across 4 Google reviews. The Our Lady Help of Christians parish office answers at +12157392211.
ur Lady Help of Christians is a historic Catholic church at the corner of East Allegheny Avenue and Gaul Street in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves the German-speaking population in the area. The parish was founded in 1885 and the church was constructed in 1898.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Philadelphia
Our Lady Help of Christians (German) is a historic Catholic church at the corner of East Allegheny Avenue and Gaul Street in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves the German-speaking population in the area.
Where is Our Lady Help of Christians located?
Our Lady Help of Christians is located at E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.98668, -75.10601, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Lady Help of Christians
The ZIP code 19134 area around Our Lady Help of Christians is home to 60,229 residents with a median household income of $39,412 and a median age of 31.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Our Lady Help of Christians
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as Our Lady Help of Christians
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1898 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Paul the Apostle Davenport, IA
- Christ Church United in Lowell Lowell, MA
- Saint James Episcopal Church Somerville, MA
- Saint John's Episcopal Cathedral Knoxville, TN
- Church of Christ La Crosse, WI
Our Lady Help of Christians by the numbers
Questions and answers about Our Lady Help of Christians
- What denomination is Our Lady Help of Christians?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady Help of Christians located?
- The parish is located at E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, United States.
- When was Our Lady Help of Christians founded?
- Founded in 1898.
- How do visitors rate Our Lady Help of Christians?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Our Lady Help of Christians?
- Our Lady Help of Christians is designed by Albert Wolfring Leh.
- Is Our Lady Help of Christians the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Our Lady Help of Christians, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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