Historic Parish In Savannah Georgia

Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Mother Mathilda Beasley

Sacred Heart Church — Historic parish in Savannah Georgia serving the community for over 100 years

“Organized by the Benedictines, the parish of Sacred Heart was established south of Forsyth Park in Savannah’s Victorian district. Aided by money, from the Benedictine Abbey in Latrobe Pennsylvania, and from Mother Mathilda Beasley, Georgia’s first Black Nun, Rev. Oswald Moosmeuller began the new Parish and school for Negro children. The school was run by the Sisters of Mercy. Though the date of the first Mass is uncertain, the first cornerstone was laid in October 1880, on a corner lot at 31st Street and Habersham”.

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Historic Church Savannah — Historic church located on Bull Street in Savannah Georgia

Historic Church door — Entry door on Sacred Heart historic church in Savannah

Wreaths on front door — Church office doors with welcoming wreaths

An interesting piece of history about the parish:

Mother Mathilda Beasley — Georgia Historical Marker at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Savannah

Angels over the front entrance of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Church in Savannah — Three different doors for entry to Sacred Heart Church

Historic church — Side view of Historic Church

Church yard — Church Outdoor area and Cross

Church Office — Sacred Heart Church Savannah Office

Savannah Georgia is a year round tourist destination packed full of history. Winters are mild, food is great and you can expect warm southern hospitality 🙂

Alice

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