Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, often abbreviated OLPH, is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago located in suburban Glenview, Illinois, approximately 16 miles (26 km) north-northwest of downtown Chicago.

[5] Originally established in 1907 as the Mission of St. Joseph,[1] Our Lady of Perpetual Help is now one of two Catholic parishes in Glenview along with St. Catherine Laboure.

The original OLPH Church, located on the same site as the current structure, was dedicated in 1907 as the Mission of St.

John Vattman renamed the parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help[1] to commemorate a representation of the Virgin Mary that he had given to the church.

[8] At the time, the small congregation was still considered a “county parish.”[8] According to legend, upon his appointment as pastor, Fr.

John J. Dussman served as OLPH’s pastor for approximately thirty-four years, from 1934 until his retirement in 1971.

[9] The pastor also expressed hope that Pope Francis would "convey a message of more openness and inclusiveness.

"[9] OLPH considers itself to represent “a family of believers in Christ who strive to live according to his teachings” that “take as [their] mission in the world the living out of the Gospel of Jesus.”[2] According to the parish website, OLPH ministries include care for the sick and bereaved, counseling services, a singles’ group, business network group, men’s and women’s clubs, and a youth organization.

[citation needed] OLPH is the largest elementary and grade school in the Archdiocese of Chicago.