Holy Forest Chinnappan Church – Kadambur

Contact Details:

Holy Forest Chinnappan Church Kadambur
Kadambur, Kadambur Post, Kengavalli Taluk, Salem District – 636105, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. Xavier Kalaivanan (VC).
Church Established – 2003.

Brief History:

The Holy Forest Chinnappan Church in Kadambur was established in 2003 through the efforts of Rev. Fr. D. A. Francis, initially operating as a dependent parish of Kengavalli Church. When Pungavadi was elevated to an independent parish, the church was transferred to its administration under Holy Health Mother Church, Pungavadi. The church underwent restoration in 2018 and was re-consecrated on December 8, 2018, under the current pastor Fr. Xavier Kalaivanan’s leadership. The church serves 12 families and celebrates its feast on January 19. Located approximately 4 km from Pungavadi on the road to Kengavalli. The parish belongs to the Salem Diocese. Read more about Holy Forest Chinnappan Church, Kadambur. Learn about St. Anthony the Great, popularly known as Chinnappan in Tamil Catholic tradition.