Church of the Sacred Heart

The earliest chapel on this location in Arles dates back to 1686. It is believed that this church was replaced in 1795 and this structure remained standing until the present church was built in 1868. It is a fine example of cut limestone which was sourced from the locality and finished by local craftsmen.

The church was re-roofed in 1965.   More works were to follow in 1992 when the sanctuary area was re-ordered. A Blessed Sacrament room was added to the church during these developments as well.

In preparation for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2018 the church was reordered once more. The sanctuary area was restored to its original layout with the tabernacle returned to a newly constructed high altar. The statue of the Sacred Heart was located in the main aisle and a new altar to St. Anthony was established to the rear of the church. An icon to the Sacred Heart was commissioned to mark the anniversary and the entrance of the church was upgraded.