Sacred Heart Catholic Church
509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
About Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church operates an active RCIA program that guides adults through the Rite of Christian Initiation, making it a focal point for spiritual formation and conversion. Located in downtown Tampa at 509 North Florida Avenue, the parish serves the Catholic community and those exploring the faith through structured sacramental life and educational ministry. The church maintains a strong presence in its neighborhood with consistent engagement in both worship and faith development. The parish offers Mass throughout the week, with services available on Wednesdays from 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Sacred Heart provides comprehensive religious education through its CCD program for children and ongoing faith formation for adults. The Knights of Columbus chapter serves the parish and community through charitable work, while the Youth Ministry program engages younger members of the congregation. These programs work together to support parishioners at different life stages and spiritual development levels. Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 509 North Florida Avenue in Tampa and provides accessible facilities including wheelchair access, air conditioning, and available parking. The parish livestreams its services for those unable to attend in person and offers coffee and fellowship time for community connection. A nursery is available during services. The church maintains strong community recognition with a 4.7-star rating from 759 reviews. Additional information about Mass times, sacramental preparation, and parish programs is available at sacredheartfla.org.
About Catholic Churches
The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
Get directions →First service starts at Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM — plan to arrive 10 minutes early
On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Children's ministry and nursery run during all services — kids are welcome
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.7 · 759 Google reviewsSylvia Moreno
★★★★★La Catedral es Hermosa! This is a beautiful cathedral in downtown Tampa! We went there as tourists since were there for the Colombian elections this … More
Jack Carello
★★★★★Beautifully Awesome Church! The music they play here is awesome. There’s a gift shop. You will be able to grow in your relationship with Jesus with the sacraments here. Without any doubt going to Sacred Heart is a gr…
Sermons Online
Sacred Heart Catholic Church publishes sermons on YouTube
Service Times
🕐 Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sacred Heart Catholic Church hold services?
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
What denomination is Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Catholic church.
How do I contact Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
Call (813) 229-1595 or visit http://sacredheartfla.org/.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Church known for?
Sacred Heart Catholic Church operates an active RCIA program that guides adults through the Rite of Christian Initiation, making it a focal point for spiritual formation and conversion.
Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 95/100 compared to other Catholic churches in Tampa.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages