Sacred Heart Catholic Church
529 I St, Patterson, CA 95363
1916 Crows Landing mission ( Immaculate Heart of Mary ) established from Newman. The first Mass celebrated in Patterson is in a new drug store. The plot of land at 1 & Salado Streets is acquired by San Francisco Archdiocese from Patterson Ranch Company. 1917 First Sacred Heart church ( Fr. Connors Hall ) built on the location of current church was administered from Newman by Spanish Claretian Fr. Emeterio de Diego, CMF. 1925 Sacred Heart established as an autonomous parish with attachment of Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission, Crows Landing. Portuguese born Fr. Julio Martins is named the first resident pastor. 1949 New church dedicated, pastor Fr. Joseph Lima, oversees the construction of the rectory. 1955 Vincentian Fathers assume direction of parish in June. Fr. James Connors, CM replaces Fr. John Dermody as pastor. 1962 Parish school established under leadership of pastor, Fr. Harold Beutler, CM with the administration by the Mission San Hose Dominican Sisters. Sr. Bonaventure Fritz, OP is the school's first principal. 1967 Pastor, Fr. Edward Whooley, CM set into motion establishment of Guadalupe Center, Westley on behalf of migrant worker families. The center opens in 1968. 1968 Under direction of pastor Fr. Charles Cannon, CM, new living quarters for clergy and Bonaventure Hall are built in memory of Sr. Bonaventure ( d. '67 ). 1972 Due to the departure of Dominican sisters and rising costs, Sacred Heart School closes. 1976 During 2nd pastorate of Fr. James Connors, CM the Daughters of the Holy Spirit arrive and become involved in various parish ministries.
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- Hours
- Regular Hours
Mon - Fri: Sat: Sun Closed - Extra Phones
Fax: 209-892-2102
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Patterson
- AKA
Sacred Heart Parish
- Other Links
http://sacredheartpatterson.org
https://sacredheartpatterson.org/sister-david-hall-religious-education-office
- Categories
- Catholic Churches, Churches & Places of Worship, Clergy
- Other Information
Parking: Lot, Free
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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