"Draw us into your heart", is the theme for Sacred Heart's 150th Anniversary. Translated from the Latin, "Nos in Cor Tuum Trahe", which is visible above our church altar. 

In 1869, the Rev. James Fitton bought two lots of land from the East Boston Land Company for $2,755 to build Sacred Heart Catholic Church. On February 6, 1873, ground was broken to build the church. The orignal church was designed in a wooden Gothic structure, and was dedicated on June 12, 1874. By 1906, the debt to build the church had been paid off and Sacred Heart Parish was the second strongest parish in East Boston. To learn more about our rich and vibrant history, click here. 

Jubilee Celebration - June 18, 2023

For 150 years Sacred Heart Catholic Parish has been serving God and the East Boston community. We plan to celebrate this historic milestone throughout 2023 and 2024 with a series of events and activites that are designed to bring us closer to God.  The main celebration will be held on June 18, with a special Mass celebrated by  Cardinal Sean O'Malley at 10:00 a.m. Following Mass, we will gather for a celebratory luncheon at Spinelli's in Lynnfield. Click here for details.

Share a Memory or Photo 

As part of our 150th anniversary, we would like to hear from you! What are your favorite memories from Sacred Heart Parish or Sacred Heart School? Do you have photos of an event at Sacred Heart that you would like to share with others. Please email us at: sacredhearteb150@gmail.com or use this form to submit your memory and/or upload a photo. 

Sponosorship Opportunites

Join our celebration by purchasing an ad in the 150th Souvenir Book or become a sponsor of our June 18th 150th Jubilee Luncheon .