About Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is a Catholic church in Detroit, Michigan located at 4440 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207, United States. Sweetest Heart of Mary Church was founded in 1893. As of April 2026, Sweetest Heart of Mary Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 495 Google reviews. The Sweetest Heart of Mary Church parish office answers at +1 313-831-6659.
he Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church is located at 4440 Russell Street in Detroit, Michigan, in the Forest Park neighborhood on the city's central East side. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
The Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church is located at 4440 Russell Street in Detroit, Michigan, in the Forest Park neighborhood on the city's central East side. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It, along with St. Albertus Roman Catholic Church, 0.4 miles east on East Canfield Street, and St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church, 0.3 miles west at East Canfield Street and Chrysler Drive, served the large Polish community through most of the twentieth century. In a diocesan reorganization instituted by Archbishop Allen Vigne...
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church through the years
- 1893 Founded
- 1978-01-31 Added to the National Register
When does Sweetest Heart of Mary Church hold services?
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday 3–6 pm, Sunday 9 am–1:30 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm. All times are local to Detroit, MI.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Saturday
- 3–6 pm
- Sunday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 am–3 pm
Where is Sweetest Heart of Mary Church located?
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is located at 4440 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.35826, -83.04786, placing it in Detroit, MI 48207.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 217 ft
- Customers parking 256 ft
- Private parking 285 ft
- Private parking 400 ft
- Private parking 446 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
The ZIP code 48207 area around Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is home to 20,577 residents with a median household income of $43,960 and a median age of 42.1 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 Sweetest Heart of Mary 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.
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78001523, added to the Register on 1978-01-31.
Read the official NPS nomination for Sweetest Heart of Mary Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1893 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Mary's Church Columbus, OH
- St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Chicago, IL
- First Presbyterian Church Oshkosh, WI
- Central Congregational Church Providence, RI
- Gesu Milwaukee, WI
Your Sunday at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
- What denomination is Sweetest Heart of Mary Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday 3–6 pm, Sunday 9 am–1:30 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm
- What is the phone number for Sweetest Heart of Mary Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 313-831-6659.
- Where is Sweetest Heart of Mary Church located?
- The parish is located at 4440 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207, United States.
- When was Sweetest Heart of Mary Church founded?
- Founded in 1893.
- Is Sweetest Heart of Mary Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 78001523, added 1978-01-31.
- How do visitors rate Sweetest Heart of Mary Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 495 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Sweetest Heart of Mary Church?
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is a Polish cathedral style building, designed by Frederick H. Spier.
Photographs of Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
_-_cornerstone.jpg)
_-_exterior,_rear_of_spire.jpg)
_-_exterior,_side_portal.jpg)
_-_exterior.jpg)
_-_historical_marker.jpg)
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.
Visitor notes about Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
Short, text-only reflections left by visitors. No ratings, no photographs — by editorial policy.
No notes yet for this parish. Visitor notes are coming soon — for now, write to editors@churcheslist.com and we'll post your reflection by hand.