Page 45 - Let's Make Waves - September 2018

The prese
The present building, the second for the parish, was con-nt building, the second for the parish, was con-
structed in 1903-04 during the pastorate of the Rev. D. J. ed in 1903-04 during the pastorate of the Rev. D. J.
struct
Murphy. A prominent landmark in the city, it features or-Murphy. A prominent landmark in the city, it features or-
nate octagonal towers, flying buttresses, elaborate orna-nate octagonal towers, flying buttresses, elaborate orna-
mentation, and a variety of arches. The design reflects
mentation, and a variety of arches. The design reflects
influences of the Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic, and the
influences of the Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic, and the
Romanesque styles. The buildings original dome. damaged
Romanesque styles. The buildings original dome. damaged
in a 1915 hurricane, was redesigned by Nicholas Clayton.
in a 1915 hurricane, was redesigned by Nicholas Clayton.

Scared heart Church has played a significant role in
Scared heart Church has played a significant role in
the growth and development of Galveston. Since the
the growth and development of Galveston. Since the
1880's, many of the city's prominent business, profes-
1880's, many of the city's prominent business, profes-
sional, civic, and religious leaders have been associat-
sional, civic, and religious leaders have been associat-
ed with the parish. Recorded Texas Landmark 1981.
ed with the parish. Recorded Texas Landmark- 1981.

Sacred Heart Church

1302 Broadway
Galveston, Texas 77550

409-762-6374
www.sacredheartgalveston.org

Throughout the history of the parish there has been a spirit of dedica-
tion in the lives of the priests and the people of Sacred Heart which is
reflected in the inscription of the church on its frontal face --AMDG--
Ad Majorem Del Gloriam ...To the greater glory of God. The Parish
today has over 1,300 families."

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