St. Francis Xavier Church – Thirumanangudi

Contact Details:

St. Francis Xavier Church
Thirumanangudi
Thirumanangudi (Tirupathireripundi–Velankanni Highway),
Nagapattinam District – Tamil Nadu.

Parish Priest – Fr. Sabariraju.
Church Established – 2017.

Brief History:

St. Francis Xavier Church, Thirumanangudi, is a branch church under St. Anthony’s Church, Karunganni, serving approximately 55 Catholic families. The new church building was consecrated in 2017 with contributions from devotees, including those from Goa who recognized the saint’s historical missionary work in the region. The parish observes an 11-day major feast in April and a one-day feast on December 3rd in honour of St. Francis Xavier.