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 pastor1891 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 Sisters
of Tacoma, then three years later, by the Sisters of Holy Names.1899 The church is completely destroyed by fire. A cornerstone is laid and
commemorated 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 theformer
convent.1987 St. Vincent de Paul begins serving meals to the homeless, as well as
distributing sack lunches, and operating 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 the care of
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 alter 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.2016 Fr. Denis Ryan, C.Ss.R., becomes parochial vicar. 2014
Sacred Heart celebrates its 125th Anniversary. 2018 Fr. Rich Luberti, C.Ss.R., becomes pastor.