St. Xavier’s Church – Vepalodai

Contact Details:

Holy Saint Xavier Church
Veppalodia
Veppalodia, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu.
Parish Priest – Rev. Fr. R. Sandhyakku.
Church Established – Ancient (approx. 200 years).

Brief History:

The Holy Saint Xavier Church in Veppalodia is approximately 200 years old, established by 50 Catholic fishing community families who have celebrated the feast annually on December 3 in honor of St. Francis Xavier. The community experienced decline as fishing yields decreased, with 40 families relocating to Tuticorin, and currently only 6 Catholic households remain in the area. The church was renovated by John Motha, who arranged repairs and electrical installations. In 1989, a six-foot-high boundary wall was constructed during Rev. John Xavier’s tenure to preserve the church grounds.

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