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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Conewago)

The oldest Catholic church in Pennsylvania

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hanover, Pennsylvania (known as Conewago), belongs to the Diocese of Harrisburg. It was declared a minor basilica on 30 June 1962. It is considered the oldest Catholic church in Pennsylvania.

Main data

Name: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Location: Hanover, Pensilvania
Diocese: Diocese of Harrisburg
Basilica declaration: 30 June 1962
Advocation: Sacred Heart of Jesus
Foundation: 1741 (capilla original)

History

The parish of Conewago was founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1741, making it the oldest Catholic community in Pennsylvania. The present church was built in the 18th century. Declared a minor basilica in 1962, it retains its historical character and its importance as the center of the Catholic faith in the region.

Location

This church is located in Hanover, PensilvaniaAmerica.

A prayer for this church

May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.

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Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.

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