Sacred Heart of Jesus (Diocese of Harrisburg, Cornwall)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Dedication:	The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Saint Joseph
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Harrisburg
Deanery:	Cumberland Deanery
Address:	2596 Cornwall Rd., Cornwall, Pennsylvania 17016
City:	Cornwall, PA
Subdivision:	Pennsylvania
Country:	United States
County:	Lebanon County
Website:	Website
Founded:	2016
School:	Yes
Email:	None specified
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Cornwall, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus, the parish serves a suburban community in Cumberland County.

Established in 1844, the parish was one of the first churches in the area and has been served by the Sisters of Saint Joseph since its inception.

The current church building was constructed in the late nineteenth century and features a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles.

History

Sacred Heart Parish was established in 1844 by Bishop Michael O'Connor, who would later become the first bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

According to limited sources, the parish was initially served by Redemptorist priests before being entrusted to the care of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in the late nineteenth century.

Special features

• Annual Summer Festival and Christmas Bazaar
• Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sacred Heart, including service to the poor and marginalized

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.

Architecture

External features

• A large stone façade with a central entrance
• A bell tower with four bells

Interior features

• A high vaulted ceiling with stained glass windows depicting various scenes from the life of Christ
• A large wooden altar with intricate carvings

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on The Sacred Heart of Jesus, reflecting its significance in Catholic devotion.

Stained Glass Windows

• A stunning set of windows depicting the Passion of Christ
• Additional windows featuring various saints and biblical scenes

Statues and Sculptures

• A large statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus above the main altar
• Various statues of saints throughout the church

Other Artwork

• A beautiful wooden Stations of the Cross
• A series of paintings depicting the life of Christ

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Related parishes

• Saint Mary's Catholic Church (Cornwall, Pennsylvania)
• Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Cumberland County, Pennsylvania)

External links

• Official parish website