Sacred Heart of Jesus Church – T. Sinthalaicceri

Contact Details:

Sacred Heart of Jesus ChurchT. Sinthalaicceri, UthamapalayamT. Sinthalaicceri, Thevaaram Road, T. Sinthalaicceri Post, Uthamapalayam Taluk – 625530, Theni District, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. R. Maria Prabhu.
Church Established – 1924.

Brief History:

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in T. Sinthalaicceri was established as an independent parish in 1924 under Bishop Beysaundius SJ, evolving from earlier mission work. The church has a rich legacy of producing numerous ordained clergy and religious sisters from the community. The parish serves approximately 1,800 families (2,100 including 7 branch churches). The feast is celebrated on June 24, with a three-day town festival on January 3. Located on the Madurai-Theni-Chinnamanur road, 8 km from Chinnamanur.