| The first Masses celebrated in Warner Robins were held at the USO Hall on an altar made from stacked Coke crates and boards. On September 23, 1945, in the building we now know as the "Parish Hall," the first Mass of Sacred Heart Parish in Warner Robins was celebrated in our church by our founding Pastor, Rev. Harold Gaudin, S.J. In addition to serving as the church, this building also housed the church offices, the social hall, and the pastor's residence. The original church could seat around 200 people.
In September 1955, Sacred Heart School started and in 1956 the Presentation Sisters arrived from Ireland to take charge of the school. In February 1962, our present Sanctuary was dedicated to handle our growing number of parishioners. In 1977 the first rectory was built for the priests. It has been converted to offices for the parish staff and, in 1999 a new rectory and a new convent were constructed.
In 1989, the Rosary Garden was built next to the church offices as a memorial to the Marian Year Celebration. Our new Parish Activity Center was put into use in 1993 and provides a location for spiritual, social and educational gatherings. In 1994, the Christian Service Center moved into a new facility to better serve the outreach projects of the Parish. |
