The Sacred Heart Devotion is one of the oldest devotions from France introduced by the Jesuits in the Philippines in the early 18th century. Awareness to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is so devoutly rooted among the Filipinos that various Churches all over the country are named after Him; complete with an Image of the Sacred Heart erected in their parishes.
However, it was only in January 1957 when this National Shrine was officially declared and through a decree from the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines (CBCP); formally declaring this Parish Church in San Antonio Village, Makati City to what is now known as the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart (NSSH).
Over the last 30 years of its existence, it has moved three times, from its humble temporary beginning as a Community Chapel to its present sprawling permanent home on Sacred Heart Street which it was honored and named after. By God's grace, it has undergone 2 major improvements and has metamorphosed into a fitting solemn place of worship and tribute to the Sacred Heart.
