Co-Cathedral of The Sacred Heart (Houston) - Future Use of The Old Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral

Future Use of The Old Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral

Shortly after the opening of the new structure, the archdiocese announced that the 1912 church building that served as the Co-Cathedral would be demolished and the site would to become a parking lot for the new church. However, in the past few months, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston have been looking at ways they can use the old church building.

In 2004, Preservation Texas added Sacred Heart to the 2004 list of Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places. In addition, The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance (GHPA) a local organization in Houston did the same.

The Archdiocese announced plans in late 2007 to demolish the 1922 Sacred Heart School building to provide parking for the new Co-Cathedral across the street. A master plan includes the eventual demolition of the former school building for a parking lot and the removal of the parking lot behind the old church to replace the asphalt parking lot with a landscaped park to be known as Cathedral Green. There are no current plans for the removal of the rectory or the old church building. However, it is possible that 1957 rectory and the 1912 Sacred Heart Church building may be saved. The Archdiocese at this point has not made a final decision on the future of the old Sacred Heart, but the final decision is in the hands of Cardinal DiNardo.

The original Co-Cathedral, at this time is not used for any services. For a short time after the opening of the new sanctuary, weddings were permitted at the old Co-Cathedral. However, the Archdiocese has moved all activities to the new Co-Cathedral Church.

• Old Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral close up

• Interior of Old Sacred Heart

• Cathedral Center

• Cathedral from behind

• Interior of the dome

• Organ and Resurrection window