About Church of the Sacred Heart
Church of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic parish located at 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg, VA, 23805. The Church of the Sacred Heart parish office answers at +18047326385.
Where is Church of the Sacred Heart located?
Church of the Sacred Heart is located at 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg, VA, 23805. The building sits at coordinates 37.13218, -77.39424, placing it in Petersburg, VA 23805.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Church of the Sacred Heart
The ZIP code 23805 area around Church of the Sacred Heart is home to 21,427 residents with a median household income of $63,501 and a median age of 39.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Church of the Sacred Heart
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Church of the Sacred Heart on the National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Sacred Heart is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 12000020, added to the Register on 2012-02-08.
Read the official NPS nomination for Church of the Sacred Heart →
Questions and answers about Church of the Sacred Heart
- What denomination is Church of the Sacred Heart?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Church of the Sacred Heart located?
- The parish is located at 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg, VA, 23805.
- Is Church of the Sacred Heart on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 12000020, added 2012-02-08.
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