St.Antony

St.Antony

Address:

St. Antony’s Church
Poochikadu
Tuticorin Dt
Pin : 628 655.
Ph.No : 04639-253217.

Brief History:

Poochikadu (Arasur) was a big substation of its mother parish Sokkankudiyiruppu. Bishop Amalnather considering the spiritual welfare of the people made it an independent parish on the 13 th of June 1988 and consecrated St. Antony’s church. Golden jubilee of the church was celebrated on the 22 nd of February 1992 . It is commendable that people belonging to various castes and religion co-operate with the parish and people of Poochikadu.

Parish Priests:

Fr. Deva Navamoni 1988-1990
Fr. Alwin V. Rayer 1990-1991
Fr. John Paul Lobo 1991-1994
Fr. Johnson 1994

Patron Saint : St. Antony
Feast of the : February 8 to 20

Substations:

Pragasapuram
Church constructed in: 1974
St. Lucia Church

Kandiyapuram
Church constructed in: 1996
St. Raphael Church