St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala
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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 has a history of more than one century. Pizhalaites constructed three churches for their parish in the duration of 125 years. | |
  Location in Kerala, India | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Latin |
| Parish | |
| 1892 | |
| Location | |
| Location | Pizhala |
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| Coordinates | 10.0479°N 76.2625°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architects |
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| Groundbreaking | 12 February 2005 |
| Completed | 12 December 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 25 m |
| Width | 23.5 m |
History
First Church Construction
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 Eras | Duration | No.of Parish Priests |
|---|---|---|
| Under Verapoly Parish | 1892–1918 | 8 |
| Under Kothad Parish | 1918–1939 | 7 |
| Independent Parish | 1939 – Till Date | 24 |
Period Under Verapoly Parish
| No | Name | Duration | Major Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Fr. Alphonse OCD | 1892–1894 | Verapoly |
| 2 | Rev. Fr. Bonaventure OCD | 1894–1898 | Verapoly |
| 3 | Rev. Fr. Alphonse OCD | 1998–1900 | Verapoly |
| 4 | Rev. Fr. Elias OCD | 1900–1901 | Verapoly |
| 5 | Rev. Fr. POLYCARP OCD | 1901–1903 | Verapoly |
| 6 | Rev. Fr. Angelus OCD | 1903–1907 | Verapoly |
| 7 | Rev. Fr. Vincent OCD | 1907–1910 | Verapoly |
| 8 | Rev. Fr. Ligarius OCD | 1910–1922 | Verapoly |
Period Under Kothad Parish
| No | Name | Duration | Major Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Norrona Nekkunnasserry | 1915–1927 | Kothad |
| 2 | Rev. Fr. Alexander Nekkunnasserry | 1927–1932 | Kothad |
| 3 | Rev. Fr. Augustine Elliparambil | 1933–1938 | Kothad |
| 4 | Rev. Fr. Jacob Kallarakkal | 1938–1953 | Kothad |
| Since 1953, on Priest has been staying in Pizhala Priest bungalow | |||
| 5 | Rev. Fr. Alexander Kannikkal | 1935–1937 | Kothad |
| 6 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Pandyethum parambil | 1937–1939 | Kothad |
| 7 | Rev. Fr. Seraphin Benedict | 1939 | Kothad |
Period of Independence Since 1939 May 28
| No | Name | Duration | Development Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly | 1939–1944 | Founder of Development in Pizhala |
| 2 | Rev. Fr. Bernard Kanappilly | 1944–1945 | – |
| 3 | Rev. Fr. Abraham Payyappilly | 1945–1946 | – |
| 4 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly | 1946–1953 | Returned to Pizhala |
| 5 | Rev. Fr. Stanly Paduwa | 1953–1956 | – |
| 6 | Rev. Fr. Paul Attippetti | 1956–1961 | – |
| 7 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Chakkalaparambil | 1961–1963 | – |
| 8 | Rev. Fr. Paul Koikkaran parambil | 1963–1973 | – |
| 9 | Rev. Fr. Antony Pinhiero | 1973–1975 | – |
| 10 | Rev. Fr. Varghese Pavanathara | 1975–1981 | – |
| 11 | Rev. Fr. Rockey Kalathiparambil | 1981–1985 | – |
| 12 | Rev. Fr. Thomas kolarikkal | 1985–1987 | – |
| 13 | Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuttikkal | 1987–1988 | – |
| 14 | Rev. Fr. Michel Thalekketti | 1988–1989 | – |
| 15 | Rev. Fr. Patrik Elavunkal | 1989–1992 | – |
| 16 | Rev. Fr. Aloysius Thaiparambil | 1992–1994 | – |
| 17 | Rev. Fr. Antony Vellayil | 1994–1997 | – |
| 18 | Rev. Fr. Rockey kollamparambil | 1997–2000 | – |
| 19 | Rev. Fr. Peter Ambalathinkal | 2000–2002 | – |
| 20 | Rev. Fr. John Kanakkasserry | 2002–2005 | – |
| 21 | Rev. Fr. Augustine Issac Kurishinkal | 2005–2007 | – |
| 22 | Rev. Fr. Shyju Xavier cherumuttath | 2007–2009 | – |
| 23 | Rev. Fr. Denny Palakkaparambil | 2009–2014 | – |
| 24 | Rev. Fr. Sojan Thoppil | 2014–2017 | – |
| 25 | Rev. Fr. Robinson Panakkal | 2017–2019 | celebrated quasquicentennial (125 Years) of The Church |
| 25 | Rev. Fr. Prince Xavier Kannothparambil | 2019 – present |
Missionaries from Pizhala parish
Priests from Pizhala Parish
| No | Name of The Priest | Date of birth | Date of Ordination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Very. Rev. Msgr. Devassy Erathara | 17 May 1953 | 3 December 1963 |
| 2 | Rev. Fr. Francis Cheriya Kadavil OCD | – | – |
| 3 | Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal | 27 February 1953 | 23 December 1979 |
| 4 | Rev. Fr. Sebastian Oliparambil | 28 August 1965 | 11 January 1991 |
| 5 | Rev. Fr. Varghese Edathil | 2 May 1966 | 23 April 1992 |
| 6 | Rev. Fr. Justin Edathil | 13 February 1974 | 21 April 2003 |
| 7 | Rev. Fr. Binu Pandaraparambil | 14 March 1976 | 31 December 2003 |
| 8 | Rev. Fr. Ebin Vayaliparambil | – | – |
| 9 | Rev. Fr. Albin Odipattil | – | – |
| 10 | Rev. Fr. Yesudas Pokkath | – | – |
| 11 | Rev. Fr. Raphel Kalluvettil | – | – |
| 12 | Rev. Fr. Jerry Oliparambil | ||
| 14 | Rev. Fr. Jobin George Avarev | – | – |
Nuns from Pizhala Parish
| No | Name of Nuns | Date of birth | Date of Final Profession | Congregation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Sr. Osberga | 18 January 1961 | 4 May 1991 | CTC[1] |
| 2 | Rev. Sr.Basil CSST | 15 May 1952 | 31 May 1980 | CSST |
| 3 | Rev. Sr. Lucy | 20 October 1951 | 19 November 1983 | FDCC[2] |
| 4 | Rev. Sr.Nisha Rani | 18 January 1961 | 4 May 1991 | CSST |
| 5 | Rev. Sr.Alice | 20 March 1960 | 20 January 1992 | FMM[3][failed verification] |
| 6 | Rev. Sr. Jessica | 14 February 1967 | 26 September 1993 | SDV[4] |
| 7 | Rev. Sr. Mary | 5 September | – | CSM[5] |
| 8 | Rev. Sr.Maria Teresa | 10 October 1967 | – | CTC |
| 9 | Rev. Sr.Celine Albert SCCG | 6 February 1973 | 18 November 2000 | SCCG[6] |
| 10 | Rev. Sr. Harita CSST | 12 February 1968 | 28 May 2002 | CSM[7] |
| 11 | Rev. Sr.Lilly Margie | 25 January 1971 | 12 September 1997 | CSST |
| 12 | Rev. Sr.Bridget | 10 December 1970 | 25 November 1999 | SCCG |
| 13 | Rev. Sr. Annie Blossy | 26 September 1972 | 13 September 1999 | SMCD |
| 14 | Rev. Sr. Sharon | 30 October 1972 | 5 January 2001 | CTC |
| 15 | Rev. Sr.Maria Ligy | 15 June 1978 | 21 November 2001 | SCCG |
| 16 | Rev. Sr.Mary | 12 February 1968 | 28 May 2002 | Ocarm |
| 17 | Rev. Sr. Jency | 8 May 1972 | 4 January 2003 | FMM |
| 18 | Rev. Sr. Bindu | 1 November 1973 | 7 May 2003 | SMCD |
| 19 | Rev. Sr.Udaya | 27 March 1970 | 20 June 2006 | CTC |
| 20 | Rev. Sr. Veronica | 28 April 1976 | 8 September 2000 | SDZ |
| 21 | Rev. Sr.Jilsy Williams | 23 August 1980 | 22 November 2008 | – |
| 22 | Rev. Sr. Bridget Viji | 17 June 1979 | 9 October 2010 | ACI |
| 23 | Rev. Sr. Tresa Silgy | 3 April 1984 | 19 May 2011 | SMCD |
| 24 | Rev. Sr. Ashita | 8 December 1976 | 14 May 2013 | CTC |
| 25 | Rev. Sr.Alphonsa Simla | 25 June 1988 | Not Yet | SMCD |
