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.

We are very happy to announce that Father Anbalagan Shanmugam (Fr.Anbu), has been assigned our priest for the parishes of St. Luke's in Boyceville, Sacred Heart in Elmwood and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Spring Valley, effective November 25, 2022.

Prayerful Greetings and wishes to all, I am Rev. Dr. Fr. Anbalagan Shanmugam (Fr.Anbu), belong to the Catholic Diocese of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India. I was born on 18 th November 1980 to Mr. Shanmugam ( died on 4th December 2005) and Mrs. Sagunthala at Kolappalur, Thiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu State, South India. I have Two Sisters and Two brothers and  I am the youngest. I did my Elementary school studies (1std to 5th Std) in R.C.M Primary school at Kolappalur and Middle school (6th std to 8th in Government Higher secondary school at Kolappalur and High school and Higher secondary school (11th std to 12th std at St. Joseph's Higher secondary school at Soosai Nagar. I have completed B.Com ( Batchelor of Commerce), M.Com ( Master of Commerce) and M.Phil (Master of philosophy of Commerce and PhD ( Doctorate in Commerce) and I have M.A ( Master of Arts in Christian Studies) and I was ordained as a Priest on 24th April 2009 and I was a pastor for almost 14 years in three different parishes in my Diocese and one year I was in diocesan senate member too and One and half years I worked as a Professor in the Department of Commerce in Loyola Arts and Science College, Vettavalam. I have diploma in Indian Classical Music too. I am going to complete two months in USA and this is my first trip in flight too.
Yours in the Lord
Father Anbu