About Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 422 East 10th. St., Davenport, IA, 52803. Sacred Heart Cathedral was founded in 1891. You can reach Sacred Heart Cathedral at +15633243257.
Sacred Heart Cathedral (Davenport, Iowa)
Sacred Heart Cathedral, located in Davenport, Iowa, United States, is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Diocese of Davenport. The cathedral is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River to the east of Downtown Davenport. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cathedral Complex. This designation includes the church building, rectory, and the former convent, which was torn down in 2012. The cathedral is adjacent to the Cork Hill Historic District, also on the National Register. Its location on Cork Hill, a section of the city settl...
Where is Sacred Heart Cathedral located?
Sacred Heart Cathedral is located at 422 East 10th. St., Davenport, IA, 52803. The building sits at coordinates 41.53047, -90.56914, placing it in Davenport, IA 52803.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart Cathedral
The ZIP code 52803 area around Sacred Heart Cathedral is home to 21,558 residents with a median household income of $60,420 and a median age of 36.7 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 Cathedral
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Sacred Heart Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches in the same diocese as Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 4 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- All Saints Keokuk, IA
- Saint Mary's Catholic Church Davenport, IA
- Saint Patricks Church Iowa City, IA
- Saint Mary of the Visitation Ottumwa, IA
Churches founded the same year as Sacred Heart Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1891 are indexed in Churches List.
- Trinity Episcopal Church Columbus, GA
- Saint John the Catholic Church Detroit, MI
- Most Precious Blood Church New York City, NY
- Mount Zion Ame Church Ocala, FL
- Ame Church Chicago, IL
Sacred Heart Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Cathedral
- What denomination is Sacred Heart Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart Cathedral located?
- Sacred Heart Cathedral is located at 422 East 10th. St., Davenport, IA, 52803.
- When was Sacred Heart Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1891.
- What is the architecture of Sacred Heart Cathedral?
- Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building, designed by James J. Egan.
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