St Mathew Mission – Kadambathur

Address:

St Mathew Mission
Kadambathur
Thiruvallur Dt – 631 203

Brief History:

Kadambathur is a remote mission started by Rev Fr Vallavanthara with four converted families. Earlier Fr Devita, an Italian Priest worked in these sub-stations and built chapels. It was established on 17th May 1970 by Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore Most Rev Dr R Arulappa. Initially there was a small chapel built and dedicated to St. Mathew. From 1985 onwards, nine substations were attached to this mission. There is a tremendous growth in the mission here. This mission which started with four families has grown to 330 families The present Church is built by Fr P A Jacob in 2004

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language : 7.00 am (Sub-station), 8.30 am – Tamil

About the Church

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