In 1892 the first Sacred Heart Catholic Church was built in Galveston, Texas. Unfortunately it was completely destroyed in the horrific hurricane of 1900. A replacement church was constructed during 1903-1904. Like the Bishop’s Palace across the street, famed Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton designed this, the second church on the site.
Note the dome, center
The beautiful church marquee
Following is a quote from a 1981 Texas Historical Commission Historical Marker placed at the church: “The present building, the second for the parish, was constructed in 1903-04 during the pastorate of the Rev. D. J. Murphy. A prominent landmark in the city, it features ornate octagonal towers, flying buttresses, elaborate ornamentation, and a variety of arches. The design reflects influences of the Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic and Romanesque styles. The building’s original dome, damaged in a 1915 hurricane, was redesigned by Nicholas Clayton.”
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Wow! That is a gorgeous church.
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It is quite inspiring! Thanks for commenting.
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From back in the days when people actually knew how to build churches…
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Well said! Thank you.
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This is part of my neighborhood, loosely defined. It’s equally beautiful inside; did you have a chance to look around inside?
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Unfortunately we couldn’t get inside. It will be done on our next visit for sure.
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Retired couple from Oberlin Ohio that attend Mass at Sacred Heart when in Galveston, such a presence and spirit inside, parishioners and clergy make for a spiritually emotional pilgrimage. Sunday Mass 11AM 3/26/23
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