Situated in the Harleigh section of Hazleton, PA at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, the Shrine of the Sacred Heart stands as the largest outdoor Shrine in North America devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Moving through the shrine one will recognize the unfolding story of the life of Christ from birth to his burial in the tomb. The Shrine is constructed on a slight incline with five plateaus depicting the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. The focal point of the Shrine is the crowned statue of the Sacred Heart, made of Carrera marble. Aprroaching the Shrine one will see the five fountains dedicated to the five wounds of our Lord.
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Weekend Masses
Gift Shop
Picnic Area
