History

We are the only Byzantine Catholic parish in New Mexico, founded in 1974 by a mixed group of laity who petitioned for a priest after purchasing a chapel and house. 

The  parish has flourished, and counts members not only from "traditional" Byzantine Catholic backgrounds (Arab, Hungarian, Russian, Ruthenian, Slovak, Ukrainian), but also a broad mix which includes Germans, Hispanics, Irish, Italians, Jews, Poles, and folks who consider themselves "American." The parish conducts advertising and outreach campaigns and has converts or returnees to the Catholic Faith every year.

In 1985, OLPH counted about 60 members with a Sunday attendance of 45. Currently we have 90 households across the State of New Mexico with 180 parishioners. We have faithful driving to church from Los Alamos, Gallup, and Santa Fe. The parish is a mix of ethnic backgrounds and the Liturgy is offered in English with Spanish and some Old Slavonic. All Catholics can attend our Divine Liturgy and fulfill their obligations for Sunday or holy days. Join us!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church is located on 1837 Alvarado Drive North East, Albuquerque, NM, 87110-5101 (see directions). Our phone is (505) 256-1539. Office hours are 9 am - 5 pm Monday -Friday, and 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday. The bookstore is always open when the office is open.

You can read about the history of the Byzantine-Ruthenian Catholic Church, both in Eastern Europe and America at the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh site.

Our parish is part of the Eparchy of Van Nuys, under Bishop Gerald N. Dino, part of the Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh in full union with His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Christ on earth for the Catholic Church.