Sacred Heart
Forane Church
Keelkattalai
Welcome Home to the Sacred Heart — a parish family rooted in faith, tradition, and the love of Christ.
Malayalam Holy Mass
Join our parish family in the celebration of the Eucharist throughout the week.
- Sunday8:00 AM
- Monday & Tuesday6:30 AM (Convent)
- Wednesday6:30 AM
- Thursday6:30 AM
- Friday6:30 AM
- Saturday6:30 PM
* Note: Timings may vary on feast days.
Liturgical Calendar
A community of faith, family, and quiet beauty.
Sacred Heart Forane Church, Keelkattalai is a Syro-Malabar Catholic parish serving the faithful of Chennai with reverent liturgy, heartfelt fellowship, and works of charity. For decades, our doors have stood open to pilgrims, neighbours, and seekers of the Lord.
Whether you have been here all your life or are visiting for the first time, you are welcome at the table of the Sacred Heart.
Learn MoreOur Fathers
POPE LEO XIV
MAR RAPHAEL THATTIL
MAR SEBASTIAN POZHOLIPARAMBIL
REV. FR. FRANSON THANNADAN
Serving together, in communion.
Pithruvedi
A fellowship of fathers united in faith, family, and service to the parish community.
Learn More →Mathruvedi
Mothers walking together in prayer, formation, and works of charity throughout the parish.
Learn More →Youth Ministry
Young hearts kindled by Christ — gathering, serving, and witnessing in joy.
Learn More →Catechism
Forming the next generation in the faith through Sunday classes and sacramental preparation.
Learn More →Choir
Lifting the liturgy with sacred music, leading the parish in worship every Sunday.
Learn More →Altar Servers
Boys and girls serving at the altar with reverence, beauty, and quiet devotion.
Learn More →Parish Council
The coordinating body assisting the Parish Priest in pastoral planning, administration, and spiritual activities.
Learn More →Holy Family Sisters
Dedicated sisters of the Congregation of Holy Family serving the parish in prayer, catechesis, and mercy.
Learn More →8 Families, One Parish, One Mission.
Fr. Joseph Vithayathil Unit
Fr. Joseph Vithayathil
St. Alphonsa Unit
St. Alphonsa
St. Antony Unit
St. Antony of Padua
St. Mariam Thresia Unit
St. Mariam Thresia
St. Mary's Unit
Mother Mary
St. Mother Teresa Unit
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
St. Sebastian Unit
St. Sebastian
St. Tresa Unit
St. Tresa
A story written over generations.
From a small chapel to a Forane Church.
Founded by the faithful of Keelkattalai, our parish has grown steadily from humble beginnings into a vibrant Forane community. The story of these decades is one of prayer, sacrifice, and the unceasing care of the Sacred Heart.
Submit a Prayer Request
Our parish community gathers to pray for one another. Submit your intentions, and we will intercede for you during our weekly adoration and family units.
Come, you are welcome.
Sacred Heart Forane Church
Plus Code: V6M2+9P Chennai, Tamil Nadu