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  • What is the Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
    • The Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been the primary Catholic presence in Punta Gorda since 1929. It embraces the motto, "It's not the building, it's the people."
  • How was the Sacred Heart Catholic Church established?
    • Before the establishment of the Sacred Heart parish, priests from Arcadia, Sebring, and Tampa traveled to minister to Punta Gorda’s Catholic residents. Among them were Fathers John O’Dowd, P.J. O’Donahue, and Lawrence J. Flynn.
  • When was the first Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
    • The first Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church was held on the morning of Christmas Day in 1929.
  • When did Sacred Heart Catholic Church become an official parish?
    • Sacred Heart was officially established as a parish in 1954, solidifying its role as a central place of worship for the Punta Gorda community.
  • Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Church located?
    • 211 W Charlotte Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Phone: 941-639-3957
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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