Fr. Antony Cruz Michael, S.A.C. – Pastor
Fr. Antony Cruz Michael, S.A.C. is from a city called Chennai, India. He belongs to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate known as SAC or Pallottines. He completed his philosophical studies in Pradeepa Institute of Philosophy –Goa, earned Bachelor of Theology at Probodhana, Pallottine Centre for Theological and Religious Formation – Mysore (affiliated to Philosphich-theologische Hochschule, Vallendar, Germany), Bachelor Degree in English Literature and Master Degree in Psychology at Periyar University, Salem, India. He pursues his studies in Sociology. He was ordained a priest on May 1, 2009. Since then he has served in different capacities in India as an Associate Pastor, Prefect of the Seminarians, Moderator of the Seminarians, Vocation Promotor and Lecturer.
He came to Edmonton to serve in the Archdiocese of Edmonton in 2013 and served as an Associate Pastor in St. Theresa’s Parish, Millwoods and OLPH Parish, Sherwood Park and Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish, Lloydminster. He was appointed Pastor of Holy Family Parish in July 2022.
Fr. Jimmy Matthew Puttananickal, CFIC – Associate Pastor
Fr. Jimmy Matthew Puttananickal was born on October 21st, 1975, Kerala, India. He has four brothers and two sisters, and both his parents are doing well. He was Ordained to priesthood on December 27th, 2007 and belongs to the Religious Order The Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception (CFIC). He holds a Post Graduation degree in Psychology. Prior to his coming to the Archdiocese of Edmonton, he served in different parishes, both in Canada and USA. He came to Calgary in 2009 and served in their diocese for five years. It’s there he learned the basic lessons of fishing. He also loves to play cricket and volleyball.
