Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Church – Karankadu

Contact Details:

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga ChurchKarankaduKarankadu, Kanyakumari District – Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Fr. D. Sujin.
Church Established – 1778.

Brief History:

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Church, Karankadu, is one of the oldest parishes in the Kuilithurai Diocese, established approximately in 1778 by Fr. Aloysius Palka, a Jesuit priest. The church structure measuring 60x27x42 feet was constructed with lime and natural materials by English craftsmen and remains remarkably preserved. The parish serves approximately 800 families across multiple villages and maintains two subsidiary churches: St. Michael the Archangel Church at Kuzuvilay and St. Anthony Church at Nullivilay. The congregation observes a 245-year heritage of faithful service.