St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala

St. Francis Xavier's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Pizhala, Kerala, in the Archdiocese of Verapoly.

  • St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Pizhala
  • സെന്റ്‌ ഫ്രാന്സിസ് സേവ്യർ ദേവാലയം പിഴല (Malayalam)
  • Ecclesia S. Franciscus Xaverius, Pizhala (Latin)
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala has a history of more than one century. Pizhalaites constructed three churches for their parish in the duration of 125 years.
Religion
AffiliationCatholic
RiteRoman Latin
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusParish
Year consecrated1892
Location
LocationPizhala
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala is located in Kerala
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala
Location in Kerala, India
Geographic coordinates10.0479°N 76.2625°E / 10.0479; 76.2625
Architecture
Architect(s)
  • Engr. P. C Xavier
  • Fr. Cletus Parambiloth
  • Cornelius ambalathinkal
Groundbreaking12 February 2005 (2005-02-12)
Completed12 December 2005 (2005-12-12)
Specifications
Length25 m
Width23.5 m

History

Second Church Construction


Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly was the vicar during this period

Third Church Construction


Fr. John Kanakkassery, was the vicar during this period

Different Periods of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala

St. Francis Xavier's Church has been growing through three Different periods since 1892

Different Periods of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala
Different ErasDurationNo.of Parish Priests
Under Verapoly Parish1892 -19188
Under Kothad Parish1918 - 19397
Independent Parish1939 - Till Date24

Period Under Verapoly Parish

Parish Priests who lead Pizhala Under Verapoly Parish
NoNameDurationMajor Parish
1Rev. Fr. Alphonse OCD1892- 1894Verapoly
2Rev. Fr. Bonaventure OCD1894 - 1898Verapoly
3Rev. Fr. Alphonse OCD1998 - 1900Verapoly
4Rev. Fr. Elias OCD1900 - 1901Verapoly
5Rev. Fr. POLYCARP OCD1901 - 1903Verapoly
6Rev. Fr. Angelus OCD1903 - 1907Verapoly
7Rev. Fr. Vincent OCD1907 - 1910Verapoly
8Rev. Fr. Ligarius OCD1910 - 1922Verapoly

Period Under Kothad Parish

NoNameDurationMajor Parish
1Rev. Fr. Joseph Norrona Nekkunnasserry1915 - 1927Kothad
2Rev. Fr. Alexander Nekkunnasserry1927 - 1932Kothad
3Rev. Fr. Augustine Elliparambil1933 - 1938Kothad
4Rev. Fr. Jacob Kallarakkal1938 - 1953Kothad
Since 1953, on Priest has been staying in Pizhala Priest bungalow
5Rev. Fr. Alexander Kannikkal1935 - 1937Kothad
6Rev. Fr. Joseph Pandyethum parambil1937 - 1939Kothad
7Rev. Fr. Seraphin Benedict1939Kothad

Period of Independence Since 1939 May 28

NoNameDurationDevelopment Activities
1Rev. Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly1939 - 1944Founder of Development in Pizhala
2Rev. Fr. Bernard Kanappilly1944 -1945-
3Rev. Fr. Abraham Payyappilly1945 - 1946-
4Rev. Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly1946 - 1953Returned to Pizhala
5Rev. Fr. Stanly Paduwa1953 - 1956-
6Rev. Fr. Paul Attippetti1956 - 1961-
7Rev. Fr. Joseph Chakkalaparambil1961 - 1963-
8Rev. Fr. Paul Koikkaran parambil1963 - 1973-
9Rev. Fr. Antony Pinhiero1973 - 1975-
10Rev. Fr. Varghese Pavanathara1975 - 1981-
11Rev. Fr. Rockey Kalathiparambil1981 - 1985-
12Rev. Fr. Thomas kolarikkal1985 - 1987-
13Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuttikkal1987 - 1988-
14Rev. Fr. Michel Thalekketti1988 - 1989-
15Rev. Fr. Patrik Elavunkal1989 - 1992-
16Rev. Fr. Aloysius Thaiparambil1992 - 1994-
17Rev. Fr. Antony Vellayil1994 - 1997-
18Rev. Fr. Rockey kollamparambil1997 - 2000-
19Rev. Fr. Peter Ambalathinkal2000 - 2002-
20Rev. Fr. John Kanakkasserry2002 - 2005-
21Rev. Fr. Augustine Issac Kurishinkal2005 - 2007-
22Rev. Fr. Shyju Xavier cherumuttath2007 -2009-
23Rev. Fr. Denny Palakkaparambil2009 - 2014-
24Rev. Fr. Sojan Thoppil2014– 2017-
25Rev. Fr. Robinson Panakkal2017 – 2019celebrated quasquicentennial (125 Years) of The Church
25Rev. Fr. Prince Xavier Kannothparambil2019 – Present

Missionaries from Pizhala parish

Priests from Pizhala Parish

NoName of The PriestDate of BirthDate of Ordination
1Very. Rev. Msgr. Devassy Erathara17 May 19533 December 1963
2Rev. Fr. Francis Cheriya Kadavil OCD--
3Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal27 February 195323 December 1979
4Rev. Fr. Sebastian Oliparambil28 August 196511 January 1991
5Rev. Fr. Varghese Edathil2 May 196623 April 1992
6Rev. Fr. Justin Edathil13 February 197421 April 2003
7Rev. Fr. Binu Pandaraparambil14 March 197631 December 2003
8Rev. Fr. Ebin Vayaliparambil--
9Rev. Fr. Albin Odipattil--
10Rev. Fr. Yesudas Pokkath--
11Rev. Fr. Raphel Kalluvettil--
12Rev. Fr. Jerry Oliparambil
14Rev. Fr. Jobin George Avarev--

Nuns from Pizhala Parish

NoName of NunsDate of BirthDate of Final ProfessionCongregation
1Rev. Sr. Osberga18/01/196104/05/1991CTC[1]
2Rev. Sr.Basil CSST15/05/195231/05/1980CSST
3Rev. Sr. Lucy20/10/195119/11/1983FDCC[2]
4Rev. Sr.Nisha Rani18/01/196104/05/1991CSST
5Rev. Sr.Alice20/03/196020/01/1992FMM[3]
6Rev. Sr. Jessica14/02/196726/09/1993SDV[4]
7Rev. Sr. Mary5 September-CSM[5]
8Rev. Sr.Maria Teresa10/10/1967-CTC
9Rev. Sr.Celine Albert SCCG06/02/197318/11/2000SCCG[6]
10Rev. Sr. Harita CSST12/02/196828/05/2002CSM[7]
11Rev. Sr.Lilly Margie25/01/197112/09/1997CSST
12Rev. Sr.Bridget10/12/197025/11/1999SCCG
13Rev. Sr. Annie Blossy26/09/197213/09/1999SMCD
14Rev. Sr. Sharon30/10/197205/01/2001CTC
15Rev. Sr.Maria Ligy15/06/197821/11/2001SCCG
16Rev. Sr.Mary12/02/196828/05/2002Ocarm
17Rev. Sr. Jency08/05/197204/01/2003FMM
18Rev. Sr. Bindu01/11/197307/05/2003SMCD
19Rev. Sr.Udaya27/03/197020/06/2006CTC
20Rev. Sr. Veronica28/04/197608/09/2000SDZ
21Rev. Sr.Jilsy Williams23/08/198022/11/2008-
22Rev. Sr. Bridget Viji17/06/197909/10/2010ACI
23Rev. Sr. Tresa Silgy03/04/198419/05/2011SMCD
24Rev. Sr. Ashita08/12/197614/05/2013CTC
25Rev. Sr.Alphonsa Simla25/06/1988Not YetSMCD
Pizhala Parish People wrote Bible.

References

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