Our Parish History

Our History Statement

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has a rich, black cultural history.  From its formation in 1920, the Black Catholics of Anacosita contributed to its development and growth through their sacrifices of time, talent, skills, and funds to provide a parish plant of their own.  Thus, the uniqueness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish places it in a leadership position to interact with the other Black and non-black parishes in utilizing the gifts of Black spirituality through music, dance, education, and special action.

We, the people of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, therefore, acknowledge that our pastoral Mission is to proclaim Christ and teach the "Good News", to worship and bear witness in the community, to love and serve as Jesus commended, and to preserve and share our rich Black heritage.

"A Roman Catholic Church that is actively visible in the Community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and is committed to serving God."

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church is located east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, DC. 

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