About Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Tampa, Florida located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Sacred Heart Catholic Church was founded in 1905. As of April 2026, Sacred Heart Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 746 Google reviews. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish office answers at (813) 229-1595.
Erected from 1898 to 1905, Sacred Heart is the first Catholic Church in Tampa and on Florida's west coast, with a parish history stretching back to Tampa's early pioneer days.
Sacred Heart and the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe proudly serve the neighborhoods of Downtown, VM Ybor, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, the University of Tampa, Tampa Heights, Robles Park, and Seminole Heights with a mission to cultivate a vibrant community of faith by creating meaningful connections with both God and each other."
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Tampa, Florida)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements. The church is home to Sacred Heart Parish, part of the West Hillsborough Deanery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
When does Sacred Heart Catholic Church hold services?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 7 AM–3 PM, Friday 7 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 7 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM, Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM. All times are local to Tampa, FL.
- Thursday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–3 PM
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. The building sits at coordinates 28.00987, -82.39363, placing it in Tampa, FL 33601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 390 ft
- Public parking 994 ft
- 56th Street @ Aaron Rentals 154 ft
- Sligh Avenue @ 56th Street 289 ft
- 56th Street @ King High School 354 ft
- Sligh Avenue @ 56th Street 525 ft
- Sligh Avenue @ 56th Street Es (King High) 541 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Saint John Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL · est. 1905
- St. Bernard Parish Akron, OH
Parishes in the same diocese as Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church Tampa, FL
- Saint John Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
- Holy Family Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
- Holy Family Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
Churches founded the same year as Sacred Heart Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1905 are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church Tampa, FL
- Saint John Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
- Holy Family Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
- Holy Family Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL
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Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- What denomination is Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 7 AM–3 PM, Friday 7 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 7 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM, Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
- What is the phone number for Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at (813) 229-1595.
- Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602.
- When was Sacred Heart Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1905.
- How do visitors rate Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 746 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Nicholas J. Clayton.
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