Welcome to the Basilica

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A welcoming place where every person can Encounter Christ and Learn to Live as a Disciple.

Come and experience Mass, the "source and summit" of the Christian life, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta.

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is Friday, June 12. Masses will be at 12:10 pm and 7:00 pm. Archbishop Hartmayer will preside at the evening Mass, during which he will lead the Archdiocese in the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart for the nation’s 250th anniversary. A reception will follow. Come celebrate our parish feast day!

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World Cup Basilica Tours

Throughout the World Cup, we are pleased to offer guided tours of our church for both parishioners and visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich history, stunning architecture, and sacred beauty of our Basilica. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have worshiped here for years, we invite you to stop by and discover more about this treasured place of faith and history.

No registration is required—simply drop in during any of the scheduled tour times. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the story of our Basilica.

Weekday Tours

(Following the 12:10 p.m. Mass, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.)

  • Monday, June 15
  • Wednesday, June 17
  • Friday, June 19
  • Monday, June 22
  • Wednesday, June 24
  • Monday, June 29
  • Wednesday, July 1
  • Friday, July 3
  • Monday, July 6
  • Wednesday, July 8
  • Monday, July 13
  • Wednesday, July 15

Weekend Tours

Saturdays | 1:00–3:00 p.m.

  • July 4
  • July 11

Sundays | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  • June 21
  • June 28
  • July 5
  • July 12

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The Basilica: Our History
Established: February 28, 1880
Dedication of 1st Structure: July 4, 1880
Cornerstone Laid: November 21, 1897
Original Dedication of this church: May 1, 1898
Consecration: June 9, 1920
Elevated to Minor Basilica: February 22, 2010
Mass of Elevation: August 21, 2010
Dedication of a Church and Altar: November 16, 2025
The Basilica: Our Celebrations
Besides our Sunday and Holy Day worship, as a Basilica with intimate ties to the Bishop of Rome, we also give worthy attention to:
February 22 - Feast of the Chair of Peter
May 8 - Anniversary of Election of Pope Leo XIV
May 18-The Anniversary of the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Friday after Corpus Christi - Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. (June 12, 2026)
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
November 16 - Anniversary of our Dedication
The Basilica: Plenary Indulgence
A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the Catholic Faithful, who fulfill  the Church’s prescriptions, here at the Basilica on the following Days:
February 22 - Anniversary of the 2010 Granting the Title of Basilica (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter)
May 1 - Anniversary of the 1898 Dedication of this Basilica
May 8* - Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo XVI
May 18*-The Anniversary of the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Friday after Corpus Christi-Solemnity of the Sacred Heart (June 12, 2026)- as Chosen by the Local Ordinary
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Any other day per year - as chosen by each of the Faithful him or herself.
* Date changes with the election of each new Pope

In order to obtain this Plenary Indulgence, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace:

1. Have the Interior Disposition of Detachment from Sin;

2. Have Sacramentally Confessed their Sins;

3. Receive the Holy Eucharist;

4. Pray for the Intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.

For Such A time as This

Interior Redecoration Project

Built of Living Stones - USCCB

Just as the term Church refers to the living temple, God’s People, the term church also has been used to describe “the building in which the Christian community gathers to hear the word of God, to pray together, to receive the sacraments, and to celebrate the Eucharist. The building is both the house of God on earth (domus Dei) and a house fit for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of the sacrifice of Christ, as well as reflective of the community that celebrates there.

Our goal was to create a welcoming environment that supports the various liturgies that occur within it, is balanced and appropriate for a Basilica, follows current liturgical guidelines, and respects the history of Sacred Heart.

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Dedication Mass November 16, 2025