Foundation In 1880, a mission to the local Catholics of Brixton was started by Rev. Henrik van Doorne, a priest from
Flanders who had lived in England for many years. He bought a house in the area, for £2,610, so that it could become a chapel. In 1885, John Francis Bentley was asked to design a larger church for the area. He recommended that Bethel House, a large on the corner of
Brixton Hill and Horsford Road, be bought so that a church can be built on the site. The house was bought for £3,550. On 14 July 1886, the
Bishop of Southwark John Butt laid the foundation stone.
Construction On 12 June 1887, the church was opened by the bishop. As there was a lack of funds, only the chancel and two chapels and a sacristy was built. In 1904, the transepts of the church were added.
Later history In 1902, Corpus Christi Primary School was built at the back of the church, on the land that was previously occupied by Bethel House. On 23 July 2005, the Jesuits handed back the administration of the church to the
Archdiocese of Southwark who continue to serve the Parish. ==Parish==