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'''Our Lady Help of Christians''' is in Pennsylvania ([[United States]]) and is part of the [[Diocese of Harrisburg]].

It is dedicated to Our Lady Help of Christians.{{Parish
|Dedication=Our Lady Help of Christians
|ShortName=Our Lady Help of Christians
|ParishLocation=40.5697, -76.7003
|MailingAddress=732 E Main St, Lykens, PA 17048
|Diocese=Diocese of Harrisburg
|Deanery=Dauphin Deanery
|City=Lykens, PA
|County=Dauphin County
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Pennsylvania
|Country=United States
|ParishWebsite=https://ourlady-lykens.org/
|ParishFounded=
|ParishSchool=No
|ParishEmailAddress=ourlady@hbgdiocese.org
}}

== History ==
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Lykens, Pennsylvania, has been a beacon of Catholic faith in this small town within Dauphin County. The parish's specific founding date is not explicitly stated, but it has long served the spiritual needs of the local Catholic community. As part of the Diocese of Harrisburg, it falls under the Dauphin Deanery, indicating its regional grouping for administrative purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-help-of-christians-lykens/ |title=Our Lady Help of Christians - Lykens |website=Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg |access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

Located on East Main Street, the parish church is central to the community's religious life, offering Masses, sacraments, and various parish activities aimed at spiritual nourishment and community building. The structure of the church itself reflects traditional Catholic design, serving as a place for worship, reflection, and communal celebration.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ourlady-lykens.org/ |title=Our Lady Help of Christians Parish |website=Our Lady Help of Christians |access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

The parish, while not having an associated school, is committed to religious education, providing programs for children and adults to deepen their faith. Events like fish fries during Lent are part of the parish's efforts to engage the community, offering both spiritual and social gatherings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ourlady-lykens.org/events |title=Events |website=Our Lady Help of Christians |access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

Our Lady Help of Christians also manages a cemetery, which plays a significant role in honoring the deceased of the parish, maintaining a connection to past generations and the community's Catholic heritage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everloved.com/cemeteries/pa/lykens/our-lady-help-of-christians-cemetery-lykens-pa-17048/ |title=Our Lady Help Of Christians Cemetery |website=Ever Loved |access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

== Related parishes ==
* Prince of Peace, Steelton, PA
* Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middletown, PA

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