Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral is a red brick cathedral in Amarillo featuring Romanesque Revival architecture characterized by sturdy structural elements and distinctive semi-circular arches throughout. The interior accommodated roughly 350 worshippers and displayed numerous stained glass windows with religious themes and figures.

The cathedral opened in 1916 and served as the mother church of the Amarillo Diocese until its replacement by St. Laurence Cathedral in 1975. It functioned as the spiritual center of the diocesan community for nearly 6 decades.

The cathedral served as a spiritual center for Amarillo's Catholic community and hosted major religious celebrations and gatherings. It reflected the importance of the church in shaping the city's religious life.

The interior space was modest in size with limited seating capacity for worship services. The stained glass windows were a focal point worth taking time to observe and appreciate the religious imagery they depicted.

Several original windows and architectural elements from the building were later integrated into St. Mary's Cathedral in Amarillo, where they continue to serve their religious purpose. This created a physical link between the city's old and new cathedrals.

Location: Amarillo

Inception: 1916

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Capacity: 350

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 35.20458,-101.83605

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20