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Sacred Heart Church

217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH 45402

About Sacred Heart Church


Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic parish located at 217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. The Sacred Heart Church parish office answers at +19374615450.

Where is Sacred Heart Church located?


Sacred Heart Church is located at 217 WEST 4TH STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402. The building sits at coordinates 39.76011, -84.20763, placing it in Dayton, OH 45402.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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.

10,438 Residents in ZIP 45402
36.4 Median age
$44,225 Median household income

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 parishes 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 →

Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Church


What denomination is Sacred Heart Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Sacred Heart Church located?
The parish 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.

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