Sacred Heart Church History Abbeville, S.C.
Established October 24, 1885
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located on the corner of North Main and East Pinckney Street in Abbeville, South Carolina. It is steeped in history dating back to the middle 1800’s. An Irish gentleman named John J. Enright settled in the Abbeville area, purchasing multiple land plots, one of which was his estate that he willed to the Catholic Diocese in Charleston for the construction of a church. Under the direction of John J. Monaghan, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Greenville, the construction was completed and Sacred Heart Catholic Church became a reality and was dedicated on October 24, 1885.
According to an old news article, “there was a large crowd from the city and county to enjoy the auspicious occasion. Ceremonial music of the highest order was furnished by the choir of the Cathedral of Charleston. The Reverend Henry Northrop, from the diocese of Charleston conducted the opening ceremony followed by mass to officially establish the church as a parish of the diocese.” The membership consisted of the Edward Roche family, the Patrick Roche family, the Bonham and Dundas families. Also included in the membership of the church were the members of the family of J.W. Westbury.
Sacred Heart Church, the fourth oldest church in the town of Abbeville, is a beautiful example of Norman-Gothic architecture. A special feature is the beautiful stained glass windows. Over the vestibule is a large rose window, in the center of which is a dove bearing an olive branch. The three figured stained glass windows in the sanctuary represent the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Joseph. All of the glass is late 19th century and of exceptional quality. The bell in the tower was donated by Trinity Episcopal Church in Abbeville.
All are welcome to donate items to stuff Christmas stockings for homebound parishioners. Desired items include: hand lotion, Chapstick, travel size tissue packs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, travel size soap and shampoo, pocket size crossword books or word find books.
Please leave items in the Social Hall on the designated table.
Stocking stuffing will take place after the December 14th Mass.
All are welcome to help! Thank you.
PASTORAL CARE VISITS
Because of the Right to Privacy Laws, Sacred Heart is not notified of parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound, or have entered a health care facility.
We must hear from you or a family member if you would like to be visited by someone.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.
Connor Grant – US Army
Mason Gentner, MD – US Air Force
Hayden Grant – US Air Force
God Bless America, In God We Trust
Contact Us
206 North Main Street
P.O. Box 812
Abbeville, SC 29620
Phone: 864-366-5150
Phone: 864-366-5150
Office Manager: Janet Gilbert
Email: sacredheart@sacredheartwctel.net
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1 to 5 pm