Parish Information
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Our Lady of Assumption Church
Pragasapuram
Pragasapuram, Nazerath, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. S. Arogyamalaraja.
Church Established – 1880.
Brief History:
This parish was established in 1880 when fourteen Catholic families constructed a tiled church dedicated to Mary’s Assumption. Originally a straw-roofed sanctuary, it evolved significantly after being designated as an independent parish in 1887. The current grand stone structure was consecrated in 1967 after 54 years of community effort, becoming a major pilgrimage center attracting thousands annually. The parish operates a school, maintains multiple branch churches across seven villages, and hosts an elaborate annual chariot procession on August 14-15 celebrating Mary’s heavenly assumption.
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