Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Sacred Heart Church (1943- 2018)


As a fitting tribute to The Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Salesian community of Sacred Heart College celebrated with immense joy and deep gratitude the Platinum Jubilee of the Sacred Heart Church on 2nd, September, 2018.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Archbishop (Emeritus) Most Rev. Dr. A.M. Chinnappa along with Right Rev.Dr.Soundaraju, SDB, Bishop of Vellore, Rev. Fr. John Bosco, Vice - Provincial, Chennai Province, Rev.Fr. Vincent Durairaj, former Provincial.

    The Holy Eucharistic celebration began at 5.00 p.m.in the Don Bosco Indoor Stadium of Sacred Heart College.
    Rev.Dr.C. Antony Raj, the Rector and Secretary of the college welcomed and felicitated the dignitaries.

    Rev.Dr. Soundaraju,SDB, Bishop of Vellore, in his Sermon, recalled the heritage of the institution and said that the Sacred Heart Church,
    Tirupattur, has been the cradle of the Salesians. It has witnessed the growth of many Salesians. The Chapel is a testimony to the presence of
    the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that is eternal and profound, brimming with love and kindness all over the campus.He insisted on the Primacy of God for
    all.

    The Eucharistic Celebration was followed by Car Procession to the Sacred Heart Church. At 7.45 p.m. The Salesian Community, the students and
    the public gathered around the Chapel for the Renewal of the Consecration of the Province of Chennai to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The
    fond memories of many Salesians towards the consecration of the Province of Chennai to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 75 years ago by Rev.
    Fr. Carreno SDB, was relieved by the participation of the Salesian community.

    Rev Dr. D.Maria Antonyraj, the Principal thanked the Salesians, the staff of the college, students and the public wholeheartedly for their love
    towards the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and their participation in the celebrations.

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