Holy Mother Church – Vettikuzhi

Contact Details:

Holy Mother Malankara Catholic ChurchVettikuzhiVettikuzhi, Vellachipaarai PO, Kanyakumari 629152 – Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. Abinson Alex.
Church Established – 1980.

Brief History:

Holy Mother Malankara Catholic Church at Vettikuzhi was established in 1980 to serve scattered Catholic families in the area. The church was officially consecrated on February 24, 1980, and is located 1 kilometer west from the Marthandam-Panachamodu-Koolapaarai road junction at the Mezhakkodu intersection. The parish operates as a mission station within the Panachamodu Deanery of the Marthandam Diocese. The congregation serves 54 families and 4 religious communities. The parish maintains numerous faith-based groups including catechesis classes, youth movements, women’s associations, and charitable societies. The patronal feast celebrating the Nativity of Mary is observed annually from September 1 to 8.