About Parish
Catholic people are said to from the time of St. Francis Xavier. In 1886 people started building the church. After much struggle church was built in 1905. In 1925 a Mandapam was added to the church. In 1950 a Sacrist building was added too. As the people grew in number, agricultural works were introduced. Priests from Kamanayakkanpatti were helping the liturgy. In 1964, Vandanam was erected as a Parish by Most Rev. Peter Leonard, Archbishop of Madurai. Theethampatty and Achankulam villages were added to Vandanam Parish. Rev. Fr. R.S. Arulanandam was the First parish priest. After him, about twelve parish priests have been here. Due to lack of Rain and transportation local people moved to various towns and cities.
Rev. Fr. Sathish Selva Thayalan A.
Parish PriestSt. Francis xavier
VicariateKovilpatti
Church NameSt. Xavier's Church
Established On01.01.1964
Assistant Parish Priest-
Succession of the Priests
Institutions
Run by RC Diocese Of Palayamkottai (D), Vandanam
R.C. Primary School (School)
Run by RC Diocese Of Palayamkottai (D), Therkku Theethampatti
R.C. Primary School (School)
Run by RC Diocese Of Palayamkottai (D), Achankulam
St. Xavier’s Home for Children (Home)
Run by RC Diocese Of Palayamkottai (D), Vandanam
Nirmala Dispensary (Hospital)
Run by Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (SMMI), Vandanam