About Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located at 217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. You can reach Sacred Heart Church at +19374615450.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Dayton, Ohio)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in downtown Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed at the end of the nineteenth century for a new parish, it closed in 1996, but was reopened in 2001 when a Vietnamese Catholic group began to use the church. This church building remains significant because of its grand architectural elements, which have led to its designation as a historic site.
Where is Sacred Heart Church located?
Sacred Heart Church is located at 217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. The building sits at coordinates 39.75774, -84.19528, placing it in Dayton, OH 45402.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 233 ft
- Public parking 246 ft
- Public parking 305 ft
- Sinclair Parking Lot E 354 ft
- Public parking 427 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 22, 2026.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart Church
The ZIP code 45402 area around Sacred Heart Church is home to 10,438 residents with a median household income of $44,225 and a median age of 36.4 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 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 Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Sacred Heart Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 87001885, added to the Register on 1987-10-22.
Read the official NPS nomination for Sacred Heart Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Sacred Heart Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
Your Sunday at Sacred Heart Church
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Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Church
- What denomination is Sacred Heart Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart Church located?
- Sacred Heart Church is located at 217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402.
- Is Sacred Heart Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 87001885, added 1987-10-22.
- What is the architecture of Sacred Heart Church?
- Sacred Heart Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Charles Insco Williams.
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