Welcome to the Braun-Sacred Heart Center Library

Please feel free to read and share the rich history of the golden gate barrio. 

Arizona's Mexican Heritage: An American Story

Pete Dimas shares with Latino Perspectives magazine “Arizona’s Mexican Heritage: An American Story.”

Sacred Heart, Sacred Memories

Pete Dimas shares with Latino Perspectives magazine the history of the Old Sacred Heart Church. The contributions of WWII Mexican-American veterans to the city of Phoenix. The dislocation of the Golden Gate Barrio residents, and their tradition to re-gather each Christmas at the Old Sacred Heart Church for Christmas Day Mass. 
Read The Full Article: Latino Perspectives: Sacred Heart, sacred memories by Pete Dimas