CHURCH HISTORY
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1889
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is established at 6th and Bell.
Bishop Aegedius Junger appoints Fr. Damanez as Pastor.1891
At the urging of Bishop Junger, the Redemptorists formally accepts the charge of the parish.
Sacred Heart Elementary School opens, first staffed by the Dominican Sistersof Tacoma, then three years later, by the Sisters of Holy Names. 1899
The church is completely destroyed by fire.
A cornerstone is laid andcommemorated by Bishop O'Dea.1900
Dedication of the rebuilt church by Bishop O'Dea.
1923
St. Vincent de Paul Conference was activated at the church.
1927
Groundbreaking of a new school and chapel at Warren Avenue and John Street.
1928
Groundbreaking of the Sisters' Convent at Warren Avenue and Thomas Street.
1940
Frs. Vincent and Vickstrom are the first Redemptorists ordained from the parish. 1953
Fr. Richard Ochiltree, C.Ss.R., who was raised in the parish, celebrates his first Mass. 1958
World's Fair Committee condemns much of the surrounding land, including where Sacred Heart of Jesus was located. Sixteen property owners, including Sacred Heart, appealed to the State Supreme Court to prevent the Committee from condemning their property, and won. 1960
Archbishop Connolly blessed the cornerstone of the present church.
1969
Sacred Heart Elementary School closes. 1972
The Sisters' Convent closes. 1979
Parish assembly and the first elections for Parish Council members are held. The Sacred Heart Shelter of the Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Seattle occupies the second and third floors of the former convent. 1987
St. Vincent de Paul begins serving meals to the homeless, as well as distributing sack lunches, and operating as a food bank. 1989
Sacred Heart celebrates 100 years of ministry in Seattle, making it at the time, the city's oldest church. 2002
Fr. Richard Quimn, C.Ss.R. becomes Pastor.
Restoration begins on church, school, and rectory. 2004
Sacred Heart's Young Adult Ministry (YAMS) is formed under Fr. Joseph Morin, C.Ss.R. The parish begins to house the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) night shelter for men in the basement of the former school's basement. 2005
Fr. Ivan Dawson, C.Ss.R., becomes pastor. 2007
Fr. Harry Grile, C.Ss.R., becomes pastor;
Fr. Joe Ngo, C.Ss.R., becomes parochial vicar.2010
Archbishop Brunett consecrates the church altar and blesses the John Paul II Adoration Chapel. 2011
Fr. Binh Ta., C.Ss.R., becomes pastor.
Fr. Mark Scheffler, C.Ss.R., becomes parochial vicar.2012
Queen Anne Food Bank, a ministry of Sacred Heart, takes over from St. Vincent de Paul to continue various food programs.
2014
Sacred Heart celebrates its 125th Anniversary. 2016
Fr. Denis Ryan, C.Ss.R, becomes Parochial Vicar. 2018
Fr. Rich Luberti, C.Ss.R., becomes Pastor.
2023
2/5/2023 Fr. Steve Wilson, C.Ss.R, becomes pastor.
Rev. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R. is temporarily assigned to this Parish.
5/17/2023 Fr. Steve Wilson, C.Ss.R. dies of cancer5/18/2023 Rev. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R. becomes interim Pastoral Administrator.
Br. Antonio Montoya, C.Ss.R. is temporarily assigned to this Parish until July 17, 2023.9/1/2023 Fr. Quy Duong, C.Ss.R. becomes Parish Administrator.
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