lauren heithaus
I'm a Catholic storyteller, tour guide, and pilgrimage creator, passionate about bringing faith, history, and culture to life. After more than a decade in the tech world - including several years at Amazon - I felt a strong call to do something different. I left corporate life behind to found Hidden Catholic, where I design immersive pilgrimages, lead historical tours, and create content that helps others rediscover the Catholic roots of Britain.
Originally from the U.S., I now live in London with my husband and our two boys. My work is deeply shaped by both my love of storytelling and my role as a mother - I want people to encounter the sacred not just in churches and shrines, but in the landscapes, stories, and lives of the saints who walked this land before us. Whether I'm guiding a group through London, speaking at an event, or producing a podcast, my goal is always the same: to help people see that Catholic history is not just something of the past, but something still alive and worth exploring today.
Speciality:
- English saints & martyrs
- Rediscovering hidden Catholic history
- Catholic pilgrimage in Britain
- Faith & culture for families
- School tours and talks
- Storytelling as evangelisation
UK Coverage: Nationwide
Availability: All, but preferable during the day
ENDORSEMENTS
She is so knowledgeable and explains things so well, that after our trip I ordered a book on the history of England so I could learn more! It was a 10 out of 10 experience.
- private tour client
In your everyday travels through London, you pass these places where significant events took place and you might otherwise never even know the history of the ground you see before you. We were quite amazed with the wealth of knowledge and the abilities Lauren possesses to paint the picture of what life was like, with its struggles and rewards as mankind moved through time. Lauren knows as much about the Catholic community and London's history as anyone could hope for, and she enjoys and excels at communicating her knowledge to her customers.
- client
I enjoyed seeing the places and hearing more stories of what we've only ever learned about in the classroom. It brought what we were reading to life in a new experience.
- student at St. Anthony's School, Hampstead
