Sacred Heart Catholic Community

During the festivities surrounding the dedication of the Brother Michael Catholic Center, it was made public that the Brothers of Saint Pius X donated a hand-carved statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Sacred Heart Parish, Spring Valley. In the 1950s the wooden statue had been given to the Brothers by an older man from Germany who had sought to enter their community. Even though his application was rejected, this man was grateful that the Brothers for considering him. As an expression of his thanks, he sent them this magnificent statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary from his native land. The statue graced the chapel of the Brothers for many years. The Brothers of Saint Pius X now give the statue to Sacred Heart Parish as a token of their gratitude for honoring Brother Michael Mandernach and their religious community. The magnificent statue is currently on display in the church but will eventually be moved to a prominent place in the Brother Michael Catholic Center.