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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox church<br />
| name = Sacred Heart Church<br />
| other name = Iruthaya Andavar Church<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|12.0628|78.4759|display=inline,title}}<br />
| fullname = <br />
| native_name = தூய இருதய ஆண்டவர் ஆலயம் <br />
| native_name_lang = ta<br />
| image = Sacred Heart Church, Harur.jpg<br />
| caption = Front View of this church<br />
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| location = [[Harur]], [[Dharmapuri district|Dharmapuri Dt]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
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| denomination = [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]<br />
| religious institute = [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]]<br />
| cult = [[Catholic devotions]]<br />
| founded date = 1955<br />
| founder = Fr. Mario Rodeschini<br />
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| status = [[Parish church]]<br />
| functional status = Active<br />
| former name = <br />
| dedication = [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel]]<br />
| architectural type = [[Church (building)|Church]]<br />
| style = Modern Architecture <br />
| groundbreaking = 1991<br />
| completed date = 1993<br />
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| parish = [[Harur]]<br />
| deanery = [[Harur]]<br />
| archdiocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore|Pondicherry and Cuddalore]]<br />
| diocese = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri|Dharmapuri]]<br />
| episcopalarea = [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of India|TNBC]]<br />
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| archbishop = [[Antony Anandarayar]]<br />
| bishop = Lawrence Pius Dorairaj<br />
| priest = Fr. S.J Arul<br />
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'''Sacred Heart Church''', Harur is a Roman Catholic church located in Dharamapuri District, Tamil Nadu, India. This also head Parish church of Harur [[Deanery|Vicariate]] in [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Dharmapuri|Dharmapuri Diocese]].<ref>https://dharmapuridiocese.org/parishes/lists.html</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
During the 18th century, the Harur region was known as 'Puramalainadu'. There is no clear history of Catholic settlements in Harur. As per the record From 1932 to 1945, the Harur region was under the supervision of the [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, B Pallipatti|B.Pallipatti Parish]] priest. Later, from 1949 to 1979, the Harur region came under the jurisdiction of the [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Thenkaraikottai|Thenkaraikottai Parish]].<ref>https://dharmapuridiocese.org/cms/public_view/deanary-of-dharmapuri.html</ref><br />
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In 1955, during the tenure of Fr. Revel [[Paris Foreign Missions Society|MEP]], the Parish priest of Thenkaraikottai, brought 2.4 acres of land next to the Forest Department office in Harur. A chapel was constructed on this land. During that time, Harur emerged as the largest town in the region, surrounded by multiple Catholic villages and churches. Recognizing the potential growth and significance of Harur, former [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem|Salem Diocese]] Bishop [[Michael Bosco Duraisamy]] foresaw Harur future as a deanery church in the region. Consequently, on June 11, 1979, the Harur church was elevated to a Parish Church, with Fr. Mario Rodeschini MEP appointed as its first Parish priest.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://salemdiocese.org/necrology/ |title=Fr. Mario Rodeschini mentioned in necrology page |website=salemdiocese.org |publisher=Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem |access-date=6 July 2023 |quote=}}</ref> Initially, he resided in a rented house before purchasing 4.92 acres of land on August 7, 1979. A new parish house was built on this land and inaugurated on September 10, 1982.<br />
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In subsequent years, a new and present church was constructed and inaugurated on April 25, 1993.<ref>https://www.ucanews.com/directory/parishes-stations/india-dharmapuri/62/10</ref><br />
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==Schools==<br />
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Fr. Mario displayed a strong commitment to education for the local community. In 1983, '''St. Ann's Primary School''' was established on the land acquired in 1955. Fr. Mario requested the Sisters of St. Ann's to oversee the management of this school.<ref>https://schools.org.in/dharmapuri/33050802204/st-anne-s-primary-aided.html</ref><br />
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Later, in January 1989, Fr. Mario purchased 6.84 acres of land where '''St. Mary High School''' was built. The school is currently under the care of the Amala Annai Sisters Congregation. In 1998, the school was upgraded to a higher secondary school, and it is now managed by the Sisters of Gonzaga.<ref>https://schools.org.in/dharmapuri/33050802208/st-mary-s-hss-aided-harur.html</ref><br />
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Fr. Mario prioritized the development of education in Harur and invested significant resources in sponsoring youths for teacher training colleges and nursing colleges. In 1993, he was transferred to Tiruchengode, leaving behind a legacy of educational advancement in Harur.<ref>https://dharmapuridiocese.org/cms/public_view/hostels_social_work_centres.html</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Thenkaraikottai]]<br />
* [[Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, B Pallipatti]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Roman Catholic churches in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Churches in Dharmapuri district]]<br />
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