About Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 1415 PERRY STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224. You can reach Sacred Heart Catholic Church at +18042328964.
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 Catholic Church located?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 1415 PERRY STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224. The building sits at coordinates 37.52230, -77.44898, placing it in Richmond, VA 23224.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 02001368, added to the Register on 2002-11-20.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
5 other US churches in the Renaissance Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Holy Redeemer Church Detroit, MI
- Saint Mary of the Angels Church Chicago, IL
- St. Stephen Cathedral Owensboro, KY · est. 1926
- First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Midtown Houston, TX
- Atlanta First Congregational Atlanta, GA
Sacred Heart Catholic Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- What denomination is Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 1415 PERRY STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224.
- Is Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 02001368, added 2002-11-20.
- What is the architecture of Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Renaissance Revival architecture building.
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