In early days this place was known as Utchankulam. Later it was renamed as Irudayakulam which coincides with the patron’s name of the church of Sacred Heart. A Priest resided…

St. Antony’s Shrine at Kallidaikurichi which is situated on the bank of river Thamirabarani at its very sources seems to be more than a hundred years old. The inscriptions on…

Christianity had its strong root in Kamanayakkanpatti even before 18th century. The Priests of Society of Jesus found out that Kamanayakkanpatti was the apt place for the apostolic mission. Fr.…

Historical Importance The beauty and glamour of the new Diocesan Shrine of St. Antony, which was built in the Sivalaperi road of Palayamkottai Market has its own historical and traditional importance. During…

Indeed Puliyampatty is an insignificant small village. It is an absolute fact that this remote village earned name and fame only because of St. Antony’s shine. The authentic documents regarding…

First Sendamaram had only a small thatched church as its possession. Once the Maravar Lord of Chokkanpatti was saved from an eminent danger by the freely bestowed blessings of our…

A small Church dedicated to Infant Jesus was blessed and innagurated in Shanthinagar on 29th June 1985. At that time, only a very few catholic families were living in there…

About 200 years ago the Catholic community converted by St. Francis Xavier and other Catholic community from Somantheperi came and settled in mylapuram near Mukudal. The clash and conflicts etween…

Tenkasi is considered one of the most Sacred places in South India. Christianity was already there in the 17th Century. It is mentioned in the annual Letters of 1662-1665. Fr.Antony…

The following  Aphorism , in vogue, among the Intelligentsia and the  rank and file as well brings out in bold relief the wonderful ways of God – “God’s ways are…