1899      Sacred Heart Parish was founded. 

1905    The first Mass at Sacred Heart was celebrated on Newton Street. Construction of a new church began at 14th and Park Road which became the Tivoli Theater.

1905      The Academy of the Sacred Heart which was served by the Dominican Sisters was founded. It was the first high school in the district to serve non-Catholics and Catholics.

1921       The cornerstone for the present church was laid.

1922      The new structure was dedicated by Bishop Michael Curley.

1930        Msgr. Gavan, pastor of Sacred Heart founded the Sacred Heart Elementary School.

1953           Archbishop O’Boyle celebrated the first Labor Day Mass at Sacred Heart which became a yearly custom until 1994 when  the Archdiocese transferred the Mass to the Basilica.

1974         The Sacred Heart Academy closed

1984        The Capuchin friars of the St. Augustine province became the guardians of Sacred Heart.  
        
Present Day      The Shrine of the Sacred Heart continues its mission to welcome all, its work in various ministries, and being an oasis of prayer.