Sacred Heart

American

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

the physical heart of Jesus, to which special devotion is offered as a symbol of His love and redemptive sacrifice.

Sacred Heart British

noun

the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice
a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Sacred Heart

First recorded in 1755–65

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Sacred Heart

Baptist Health and Ascension Sacred Heart are widely recognized for high-quality healthcare.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

After six weeks at Sacred Heart, she moved off the waitlist at St. Mary’s Residence on the Upper East Side, where she lived for nearly a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

But Bruni easily could have been talking about Sacred Heart Hospital, whose staff vacillates between bridging the compassion gap between medical professionals and patients and managing our expectations.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026

The medical staff at Sacred Heart will also be joined by newcomers including British actor Jacob Dudman.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025

Fintan’s flat is like a chapel.There are two pictures, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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