Sacred Heart Church, Jamestown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sacred Heart Church |
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| Location | Jamestown |
| Country |  Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Dedication | Sacred Heart |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Sacred Heart |
| Diocese | The Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands and Mission sui iuris of St. Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha |
The Sacred Heart Church is a special religious building for Catholics. It is located in Jamestown, which is the capital of Saint Helena. This island is a British territory far out in the South Atlantic Ocean. Saint Helena is part of the larger territory called Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
About Sacred Heart Church
This church is one of only three Catholic churches in this part of the world. The other two are found on Ascension Island (called the Church of Our Lady of the Ascension) and on Tristan da Cunha (called St. Joseph Church).
A Bit of History
The first Catholic priests came to Saint Helena a long time ago, in 1819. They arrived with a famous person named Napoleon Bonaparte. These priests were Father Antonio Bounavita and Father Ange Vignali. Father Vignali was even there for Napoleon's burial in 1821.
For about 30 years after that, priests only visited the island sometimes. Then, in 1852, a permanent church was built. This was a big step for the Catholic community on the island. The first priest who lived on the island arrived around that time.
The church is part of a special group called the Mission sui iuris of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. This group was created in 1986 by Pope John Paul II.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Jamestown) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Saint Helena
- Sacred Heart Church (disambiguation)
