About Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic church located at 156 Valley Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. You can reach Sacred Heart of Jesus at +16164598362.
Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of 295 churches we list in Grand Rapids, among 11,550 across Michigan. It falls within Kent County and the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. It is counted among 27 Catholic churches in Grand Rapids, part of 1,187 in the Catholic tradition across Michigan.
Where is Sacred Heart of Jesus located?
Sacred Heart of Jesus is located at 156 Valley Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. The building sits at coordinates 42.96039, -85.69783, placing it in Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 156 Valley Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
- Coordinates
- 42.960394, -85.697829
- Latitude
- 42.960394
- Longitude
- -85.697829
- Directions
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Decimal degrees, ready to paste into a GPS unit or any mapping app. The point is a street-level match on the address above.
- Public free parking 256 ft
- Overflow Parking 659 ft
- Lot Two 968 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 9, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Sacred Heart of Jesus
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.
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart of Jesus
- What denomination is Sacred Heart of Jesus?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart of Jesus located?
- Sacred Heart of Jesus is located at 156 Valley Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.
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