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| location = Kunjpura Road, [[Karnal]], [[Haryana]] -132001
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| bishop = Most Rev. [[Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas]]
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''' The Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary''' usually known as '''Immaculate Heart Church, Karnal''' is located in [[Karnal]] city of [[Haryana]], [[India]]. It stands on Kunjpura Road near [[National Highway 1 (India)|National Highway 1]] of [[India]] besides the well known St. Theresa's Convent School. It has been declared as a historical monument by [[Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage]]. The Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary is dedicated to [[Blessed Virgin Mary]], mother of [[Jesus Christ]].

== History ==
The foundation stone of the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary was blessed and laid by Rt. Rev. John Burke (B.A., L.L.D., D.D.), Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh|Shimla]] on 26 August 1962. The Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary was blessed by Rt. Revd. Mons. Alfred Fernandez (D.D.) Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh|Shimla and Chandigarh]] on 22 August 1968.

== Architecture ==

The church is built in [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]] style of architecture. The main structure consists of an [[altar]], a [[baptistry]], a [[pulpit]] and two [[vestry|vestries]]. The pulpit of the church is adorned with velvet curtains. The floor of the church is made up of geometrical tiles. A ground is also located at the back of the church for ceremonial purposes.

== Structures ==

The main hall cover an area of 1325 square feet and can accommodate around 40 people. The walls of the hall are 2 feet thick. The bell is another feature of the church.

==Grotto==
There is a grotto of Mary at the entrance of the church boundary.

== Administration ==

The church is a [[Latin Rite]] church administered by [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh]], an [[archdiocese]] of the [[Catholic Church in India]].

==Parish Members==
There are 100 families, totalling 500 people. The Catholic devotees consist of people from various regions of India such as [[Jharkhand]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], South India etc. apart from local Christians who settled locally for reason of employment.

==Parish Council==
There is also a parish council of the church whose members take decisions regarding the welfare of Church people; the decisions regarding feast celebration, organisation of camps are taken with the consent of parish members. Representatives from [[All India Christian Council]] are also invited when taking major decisions. A monthly meeting is held for this purpose.
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==Mahila Mandal==
To empower the women of the parish, the church has set up a welfare group for women which enables women in strengthening them morally and financially by a committee system.
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| President || Mrs. Claudia Minj
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| Secretary || Mrs. Sumela Dungdung
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| Cashier || Mrs. Annamma Rajan

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==Youth ==
[[Indian Catholic Youth Movement]] being the apex body under the auspices of [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of India]] works for the development of Christian youth helps the upcoming Christian youth various seminars, Retreat camps are simultaneously organised for and by youth with the helping hands of parish council members. The function of the youth is to provide their services at times of social services at church as choir, musician, church decoration etc. Duties are rotated among the members of group and hence responsible ones are nominated as leaders for the group.
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==Priest in the service of Church==
The current parish Priest are of [[Indian Missionary Society]].

{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Parish Priest
! Asst. Parish Priest
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! 2019
! Rev. Fr. Sandeep Masih, IMS
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! 2017
! Rev.Fr. Jeevan, IMS
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! 2013
! Father Ashwin Lobo
! Father Sumiran
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! 2011-2013
! Father Rupesh
! Father Sandeep
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! 2009-2011
! Father Suchit Paul
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! 2005-2009
! Father Amar
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[[Category:1962 establishments in East Punjab]]
[[Category:Karnal]]
[[Category:Roman Catholic churches in Haryana]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Haryana]]

Immaculate Heart Church, Karnal - Revision history

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