Holy Mother of Lourdes Church – Alanvilai

Contact Details:

Holy Mother of Lourdes ChurchAlanvilaiSt. Lourdes Annai Church, Karankadu Post, Alanvilai – 629809, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Fr. A. Bright Simson Raj.
Church Established – 1962.

Brief History:

The parish originated as a mission of Karankadu Church. Growing Catholic populations prompted community leaders including Fr. Thomas Mathias, Sister Regina, and teacher Albert to construct a thatched chapel in 1962. The foundation stone for a permanent structure was laid September 4, 1963, with Bishop Anicius Chinnasamy consecrating the completed church in 1964. The parish achieved independent status June 26, 1968, subsequently expanding with multiple mission churches and community facilities.