About Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart is a Catholic parish located at 511 20th Street, Altoona, PA, 16602. The Sacred Heart parish office answers at +18149438553.
Where is Sacred Heart located?
Sacred Heart is located at 511 20th Street, Altoona, PA, 16602. The building sits at coordinates 40.50523, -78.40208, placing it in Altoona, PA 16602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 210 ft
- Public parking 233 ft
- Public parking 272 ft
- Public parking 541 ft
- Finelli's Italian Villa · italian 712 ft
- Lena's Cafe · local 804 ft
- Pal-Mino's Italian Village · italian 925 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 28, 2026.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart
The ZIP code 16602 area around Sacred Heart is home to 27,813 residents with a median household income of $51,808 and a median age of 41.3 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 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.
Your Sunday at Sacred Heart
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart
- What denomination is Sacred Heart?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart located?
- The parish is located at 511 20th Street, Altoona, PA, 16602.
Photographs of Sacred Heart
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