Sacred Heart Basilica

Sacred Heart Basilica The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church also known as "Conewago Chapel" has a long and distinguished place in the history of the Catholic Church.

The Conewago parish was founded in 1730, The original log chapel was built in 1741 and enlarged in 1768. The oldest part of the present field stone and brownstone church and rectory was built in 1787. At the time, the Jesuits of Conewago ministered to the Catholic missions of York, Carlisle, and Lorretto and made visits west to the Allegheny mountains and north to Elmira, New York, all on horsebac

k. In 1847 the transept and apse were added. The original church was kept intact, except for the sanctuary which was removed. The beautiful paintings depicting the redemption of man were done at this time. In 1962 Pope John XXIII proclaimed the church a Minor Basilica and conferred upon it all the spiritual privileges of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The canopy, called a Pavilion, and the staff and belfry in the sanctuary are symbols of this honor. An Apostolic Delegate, seven bishops and over one hundred priests, attended the proclamation. If you'd like to find out more about our parish or our Basilica, be sure to visit our website at www.sacredheartbasilica.com or www.conewagochapel.com

May Devotions this evening at 7:00pm in the Church.
05/31/2026

May Devotions this evening at 7:00pm in the Church.

05/27/2026

Unfortunately, we are cancelling our October trip to France due to lack of interest. Stay tuned for another trip perhaps in 2027 or 2028.

May Devotions in the Church this evening at 7:00pm.
05/24/2026

May Devotions in the Church this evening at 7:00pm.

Memorial Day Mass at 9:00am will definitely be in Church and not in the cemetery on account of the weather. Happy Memor...
05/23/2026

Memorial Day Mass at 9:00am will definitely be in Church and not in the cemetery on account of the weather. Happy Memorial Day!

Join us at 9:00am on Monday for our Memorial Day Mass. This will be in the cemetery, weather permitting. Please bring yo...
05/23/2026

Join us at 9:00am on Monday for our Memorial Day Mass. This will be in the cemetery, weather permitting. Please bring your own chair.

05/23/2026
May Devotions at 7:00pm in the Church this evening.
05/17/2026

May Devotions at 7:00pm in the Church this evening.

Join us in the Parish Hall after the 10:00am Mass for donuts, coffee, refreshments and socializing with fellow parishion...
05/15/2026

Join us in the Parish Hall after the 10:00am Mass for donuts, coffee, refreshments and socializing with fellow parishioners. Free will offerings accepted.

05/15/2026
Reminder: Today is the Feast of the Ascension: ⁣⁣Masses are at 8:30am and 5:30pm.
05/14/2026

Reminder: Today is the Feast of the Ascension: ⁣⁣
Masses are at 8:30am and 5:30pm.

Address

30 Basilica Drive
Hanover, PA
17331

Telephone

+17176372721

Website

http://www.conewagochapel.com/

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