Holy Anthony’s Church – Nullivilai

Contact Details:

Holy Anthony’s ChurchNullivilaiRC Street, Nullivilai, Kanyakumari District – Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Fr. V. Victor.

Brief History:

Holy Anthony’s Church, Nullivilai, originated about 110 years ago when fishermen from Nettangodu established a small shrine honouring Saints Anthony and Michael in the Nullivilai area. Fr. Anthony later expanded it while serving as pastor at Karangadu, formalising it as the Church of Holy Anthony. Subsequent renovations occurred under Fr. Antonymuthu, with construction completed by Fr. Joseph and consecrated on January 12, 1964 by Bishop Anisius. The parish serves as a branch of Holy Wisdom Church, Karangadu, with approximately 40 families.