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    Vision Statement

    To accomplish our mission, to build upon the foundation first established in 1860, and to perpetuate our Roman Catholic heritage in Tampa, the Parish strives to accomplish the following:
    • To provide Parishioners, visitors and members of the downtown community with a place of worship, praise, and meditation that is maintained and preserved for future generations.

    • To offer spiritual, economic, and emotional support to the poor and others in need by sharing our gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

    • To educate our children at Sacred Heart Academy within a loving and nurturing community which maximizes their spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development as children of God.

    • To support a variety of Religious Educational Programs for children and adults.

    • To recognize and support the work of the Franciscans as they administer the sacraments, and pastor and guide the community.

    • To foster a spirit of genuine welcome and hospitality for the benefit of all.


    Inspired by our mission, we commit ourselves to this vision.