About Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Tampa, Florida located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States. Sacred Heart Catholic Church was founded in 1905. As of April 2026, Sacred Heart Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 746 Google reviews. You can reach Sacred Heart Catholic Church at +1 813-229-1595.
Erected from 1898 to 1905, Sacred Heart is the first Catholic Church in Tampa and on Florida's west coast, with a parish history stretching back to Tampa's early pioneer days.
Sacred Heart and the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe proudly serve the neighborhoods of Downtown, VM Ybor, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, the University of Tampa, Tampa Heights, Robles Park, and Seminole Heights with a mission to cultivate a vibrant community of faith by creating meaningful connections with both God and each other."
When does Sacred Heart Catholic Church hold services?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 7 am–3 pm, Friday 7 am–3 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 7 am–3 pm, Tuesday 7 am–3 pm, Wednesday 7 am–3 pm. All times are local to Tampa, FL.
- Thursday
- 7 am–3 pm
- Friday
- 7 am–3 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 7 am–3 pm
- Tuesday
- 7 am–3 pm
- Wednesday
- 7 am–3 pm
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States. The building sits at coordinates 27.94919, -82.45676, placing it in Tampa, FL 33602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Madison Building Parking Garage 108 ft
- Public parking 200 ft
- 717 L15 - Saint Andrews Church Lot 239 ft
- Public parking 253 ft
- 717 L17 Kennedy Lot 292 ft
- The Attic on Kennedy · sandwich 312 ft
- Fusion Bowl 377 ft
- International Cafe · international 394 ft
- Taco Bus · mexican 505 ft
- Vale Food Co 509 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 19, 2026.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart Catholic Church
The ZIP code 33602 area around Sacred Heart Catholic Church is home to 17,631 residents with a median household income of $88,878 and a median age of 36.3 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 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.
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- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
- Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church Coeur D Alene, ID
Churches in the same diocese as Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
Churches founded the same year as Sacred Heart Catholic Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1905 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Francis Lutheran Church San Francisco, CA
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church Bronx, NY
- Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church Brooklyn, NY
- Mount Zion Baptist Church Athens, OH
- Canaan Baptist Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Questions and answers about Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- What denomination is Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 7 am–3 pm, Friday 7 am–3 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 7 am–3 pm, Tuesday 7 am–3 pm, Wednesday 7 am–3 pm
- What is the phone number for Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- You can reach Sacred Heart Catholic Church at +1 813-229-1595.
- Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States.
- When was Sacred Heart Catholic Church founded?
- Founded in 1905.
- How do visitors rate Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 746 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Nicholas J. Clayton.
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