Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Richmond Road in Ashok Nagar, central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Administered under the Archdiocese of Bangalore, it is known for its modern architecture, spacious nave and stained-glass work. The church serves the local Catholic community with regular masses and is a notable landmark in the Richmond Town area near Cubbon Park and MG Road.

Visitors can expect a large, modern church building with a simple facade, high vaulted interior, altar dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, stained-glass windows and quiet prayer halls. The compound includes landscaped surroundings and seating areas. The atmosphere is calm and reverent, with visitors attending mass, offering prayers, lighting candles and observing the architecture. The church is located in a busy central area with easy access to nearby streets and shops.

Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic parish established to serve the growing Catholic population in central Bengaluru, particularly the Richmond Town and Ashok Nagar area. It functions under the Archdiocese of Bangalore and reflects the post-independence expansion of Catholic parishes in the city with contemporary church architecture.

The church is an important centre for the Roman Catholic community in central Bengaluru, hosting regular masses, feast celebrations, and community gatherings. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a significant devotion in Catholic tradition, and serves as a place of worship and community life for local residents and visitors.