Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CatholicRoman CatholicDiocese of RichmondUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)Knights of Columbus – Council 367
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Sacred Heart combines rich history and vibrant parish life: founded in 1894 as Norfolk’s second Catholic parish, the Florentine Renaissance church was dedicated in 1925 and features a historic Midmer-Losh pipe organ (installed 1927, refurbished 1995) and stained glass windows by Franz Mayer & Co. The parish places the Eucharist at the center of worship, with Eucharistic Adoration following the Wednesday 5:30 PM Mass and Reconciliation on Saturdays at 4:30 PM, and offers RCIA/OCIA plus a full religious education program (K–8 meets Sundays 9:15–10:45 AM; children’s catechesis contact Sr. Linh). Visitors will find active global and justice outreach—including a long-standing twinning partnership with St. Gabriel in Haiti, Fair Trade and Care for Creation ministries, youth and young adult programs (including promotion of World Youth Day 2027)—alongside practical supports such as online and Text2Give giving options and downloadable sacramental and volunteer forms. Led by Fr. Paul Muyimbwa since 2016, the parish also offers music and fellowship opportunities (Knights of Columbus, pilgrimages, scholarships) for members of all ages.

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Worship StyleLiturgical
Preaching StyleLectionary-based
Dress CodeNo Dress Code

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📍 AddressLatest4/20/2026ai
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  • Name:Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  • Street Address:520 Graydon Ave.
  • Address Line 2:(removed)
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⛪ ChurchVersion 14/20/2026ai

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  • Name:Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  • Website URL:https://sacredheartnorfolk.org
  • Summary:Sacred Heart combines rich history and vibrant parish life: founded in 1894 as Norfolk’s second Catholic parish, the Florentine Renaissance church was dedicated in 1925 and features a historic Midmer-Losh pipe organ (installed 1927, refurbished 1995) and stained glass windows by Franz Mayer & Co. The parish places the Eucharist at the center of worship, with Eucharistic Adoration following the Wednesday 5:30 PM Mass and Reconciliation on Saturdays at 4:30 PM, and offers RCIA/OCIA plus a full religious education program (K–8 meets Sundays 9:15–10:45 AM; children’s catechesis contact Sr. Linh). Visitors will find active global and justice outreach—including a long-standing twinning partnership with St. Gabriel in Haiti, Fair Trade and Care for Creation ministries, youth and young adult programs (including promotion of World Youth Day 2027)—alongside practical supports such as online and Text2Give giving options and downloadable sacramental and volunteer forms. Led by Fr. Paul Muyimbwa since 2016, the parish also offers music and fellowship opportunities (Knights of Columbus, pilgrimages, scholarships) for members of all ages.
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Initial church data

Last updated: 4/20/2026