About Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart is a Catholic church located at 823 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220. You can reach Sacred Heart at +18043595651.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond, Virginia)
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is a Catholic cathedral that is the seat of the Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park, one block north of Main Street. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1903, financed by donations of Thomas Fortune Ryan and his wife; it was the only cathedral at that time known to be constructed by the exclusive patronage of a single family.
Where is Sacred Heart located?
Sacred Heart is located at 823 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220. The building sits at coordinates 37.55244, -77.46036, placing it in Richmond, VA 23220.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart
The ZIP code 23220 area around Sacred Heart is home to 33,667 residents with a median household income of $51,830 and a median age of 27.9 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart
- What denomination is Sacred Heart?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart located?
- Sacred Heart is located at 823 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220.
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