Church of the Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Parish will honor a cherished moment in our parish’s history — the visit of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta to Sacred Heart Church in August of 1976. At the invitation of our beloved pastor, Father Michael Doyle, Mother Teresa came to speak to the women of the parish, sharing her message of faith, compassion, and service to the poorest of the poor. To commemorate her visit and the enduring spirit of her mission, we hope to purchase a statue of Saint Mother Teresa for Sacred Heart Church. This statue will serve as a lasting reminder of her holiness, her example of love in action, and her connection to our Sacred Heart community.

About Sacred Heart Parish

Sacred Heart Parish in Camden, one of the oldest parishes in the Camden Diocese, started as a mission church of The Immaculate Conception Cathedral and was the first church in all of New Jersey named in honor of the Sacred Heart. The mission church became a parish in 1885. Sacred Heart merged with St. Bartholomew Church and St. Joan of Arc in 2017. St. Bartholomew was founded in 1940 for African American Catholics in Camden who were often not welcome in other churches. Our parish is proud to coordinate the Black Catholic Ministry for the Camden Diocese. St, Joan of Arc was founded in 1920 for the people of the Fairview section of Camden, many of whom worked the port and shipbuilding industry along the Delaware River. We are now one family of faith, giving praise and glory to God and serving the community through our many outreach ministries. 

Parish Mission Statement

 

As a Beacon of Hope for all who desire to encounter God's Love in Camden, Sacred Heart Parish is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word, sacrament and service. Our diverse multi-cultural expression of worship is our strength, welcoming and inviting all to follow us on this spiritual journey. Our historic Churches of St. Bartholomew, St. Joan of Arc, and Sacred Heart stand on the side of life and justice, uniting us as one faith family, as we strive to conform our hearts to the Heart of Jesus.