R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond

What R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond does

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond is a Roman Catholic parish (KvK 74859153) operating under the canonical authority of the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch (Bisdom 's-Hertogenbosch) and Bishop Mgr. G. de Korte. The parish serves a single geographic catchment in Helmond, Netherlands, organised by postcode districts, and operates four physical worship sites: the St. Lambertuskerk (parish headquarters at Tolpost 1, 5701 HE Helmond), St. Jozefkerk, Kapel van Binderen (outdoor mass location, temporarily closed), and Brouwhuis church (being repurposed for community use). The pastoral team is led by Pastoor Erik Seidel and Pastor Wouter Koopmans, supported by Coordinator Ingrid van Neer-Bruggink and approximately 7 total staff.

The parish operates a deliberately narrow product set: weekly and special Mass celebrations (Eucharistievieringen), the seven Catholic sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation, reconciliation, marriage, anointing of the sick, holy orders), religious education (Catechese and Sycamore programs, RCIA), cemetery and grave rights administration, and charitable outreach through the Caritas0492 sub-brand. Sacramental fees, mass intention stipends (misintenties), and burial rights (grafrechten) generate fee-based revenue, while ongoing operations are funded through the annual Kerkbalans donation campaign and bequests under Dutch ANBI tax-deductible giving rules.

The parish's commercial and technical footprint is modest. Digital infrastructure consists of a Blogger-hosted website (heiligelambertus.nl and heiligelambertus.blogspot.com), a YouTube livestream channel ('Lambertuskerk Helmond Live') established during the COVID-19 lockdown, a Facebook page (ParochieHeiligeLambertus), and PDF-format newsletters distributed through email and Google Drive. Distribution was extended in 2020 via a partnership with KRO-NCRV, the national Catholic broadcaster, which televised the Easter 2020 Mass on NPO 2 national public television. The parish office operates primarily on bank transfer (iDEAL/WERO) and PIN/contactless payments; cash transactions above EUR 3,000 are prohibited under Dutch anti-money-laundering rules. An appointment-based service model was instituted across 2024-2026 in response to declining walk-in counter traffic.

Name

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond

Legal name

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond

Website

https://heiligelambertus.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond is a Roman Catholic parish in Helmond, Netherlands operating under the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch, serving local Catholic faithful across multiple church locations with weekly Mass, sacraments, religious education, cemetery administration, and charitable outreach through Caritas0492.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Sacramental services
• Religious education programs
• Cemetery burial services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Kerkbalans (Church Balance Donations): Annual donation campaign where parishioners contribute financially to support the parish. Gifts are tax-deductible under Dutch ANBI regulations.
2. Misintenties (Mass Intentions): Fees for special Mass intentions requested by parishioners for specific purposes or deceased loved ones.
3. Grafrechten (Burial Rights): Fees related to cemetery and burial plot rights managed by the parish.
4. Sacrament Fees: Fees for sacraments including baptisms, weddings, and other church ceremonies.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond is a Roman Catholic parish that provides weekly and special Mass celebrations, the administration of sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage, reconciliation, anointing of the sick), religious education programs including Sycamore catechesis and RCIA formation, charitable outreach through Caritas0492, and cemetery and burial-rights administration. The parish serves the Catholic faithful and broader Helmond community across multiple church sites under the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch, financed primarily by donations (Kerkbalans), mass-intention stipends, sacrament fees, and burial-rights payments.

Product overview

R.K. Parochie H. Lambertus Helmond operates a single integrated digital platform (website and blog) alongside traditional religious services. The parish offers Catholic worship services (Eucharist celebrations), sacraments (baptism, first communion, marriage, confession), religious education (Catechese/Sycamore), charitable work (Caritas0492), and cemetery services. The digital presence includes a Blogger-based website for news, newsletters, and parish communications. The parish is part of the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch under Bishop Gerard de Korte.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caritas0492: Charitable organization affiliated with the parish providing food and assistance to those in need.
• Sint-Jozefkoor
• Robustelly Society

Products and services

• Eucharistievieringen (Eucharist Celebrations)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bisdom 's-HertogenboschcoreOthersThe parish belongs to the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch. Bishop Mgr. G. de Korte is the parish's bishop. The bishop appoints parish council members and issues liturgical and pastoral guidelines.
• KRO-NCRVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic broadcaster partnership for televised and live-streamed Mass celebrations. The parish provided Easter 2020 services broadcast on NPO2 and ongoing collaboration for religious programming.
• KoemiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lambertusparochie collaborates with Koemi for specific pastoral or community programs.
• Caritas0492minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable arm of the parish providing food assistance and material support to those in need in the Helmond community, including a cautious restart during COVID-19 with distribution at the Jozefkerk.
• Stichting DraaiorgelmuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum foundation connected through volunteer Frans van de Leur's involvement in the community.
• VastenactieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Lenten campaign supporting vocational education and entrepreneurship in developing countries. Parish participates in fundraising for this initiative.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Parochiefederatie Helmond / surrounding parishes: Federated Catholic parish structures in and around Helmond. Comparable as nearby Roman Catholic worship communities serving the same regional catchment under the same diocesan oversight.

Direct peers

• Sint-Janskathedraal 's-Hertogenbosch: The cathedral parish of the same Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch. Directly comparable as a Roman Catholic parish offering Mass, sacraments, and pastoral services under identical diocesan governance.
• Parochie Sint-Catharinakerk (Eindhoven / other Catharina parishes): Other Catholic parishes within or near the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch delivering the same sacramental, catechetical, and community service mix in North Brabant cities.
• Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek (Tilburg): Major Catholic basilica and parish in Tilburg within the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch. Comparable as a multi-site Catholic parish offering sacraments, catechesis, and heritage services in North Brabant.

Broad incumbents

• KRO-NCRV: National Dutch Catholic broadcaster and an active partner of the parish for televised and streamed Masses. Comparable as a faith-based broadcasting organisation reaching far beyond any single parish.
• Bisdom Rotterdam: Another Dutch Roman Catholic diocese overseeing a network of parishes. Operates in the same institutional Catholic structure with comparable governance, donation, and sacramental models.
• Bisdom Breda: Neighbouring Dutch Catholic diocese in North Brabant. Comparable as a broader institutional Catholic entity managing parishes, cemeteries, and charitable works under similar diocesan governance.

Others

• EO (Evangelische Omroep): Dutch faith-based public broadcaster with comparable religious livestreaming, televised worship, and digital audience engagement, serving a parallel (Protestant) community in the same media landscape.
• Caritas Nederland: National Catholic charitable umbrella of which Caritas0492 is a local affiliate. Comparable as a faith-based social services organisation delivering food assistance and material support to vulnerable groups.
• Vastenactie: Dutch Catholic Lenten campaign organisation in which the parish participates annually. Comparable as a faith-based fundraising and charitable-giving platform operating through parish networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTZ729bdz9-tp4x_2aq4fvQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParochieHeiligeLambertus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r.k.-parochie-h.-lambertus-helmond

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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