Parish

Our Parish is one among the most spiritual and peaceful Parishes of Thoothoor Forane which comes under Archdiocese of Trivandrum.Our Parish plays a vital role in all the activities of Archdiocese of Trivandrum

Our Parish Priests

We have two active and service minded Priest. Our Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Hamlet and Asst Priest Rev.Fr.Lawrence is working hard for the development of our village .He spent most of their time in spiritual and social activities .

Our Former Parish Priests

Name of Priests

Period Of Service

Rev.Fr.Andrews

March 1966 to July 1968

Rev.Fr.Francis Neetany

July 1968 to July 1973

Rev.Fr.John.D.Bosco

July 1973 to March 1975

Rev.Fr.Joseph Maria

March 1975 to November 1975

Rev.Fr.Xavier Alexander

November 1975 to March 1976

Rev.Fr.Peter Xavier

March 1976 to April 1980

Rev.Fr.Justin Alex

April 1980 to May 1986

Rev.Fr.Mary John

May 1986 to January 1987

Rev.Fr.Micheal Thallakatty

January 1987 to January 1988

Rev.Fr.George .A.G

January 1988 to May 1989

Rev.Fr.Z.Maria Dominic

May 1989 to September 1993

Rev.Fr.George Gomez

November 1993 to December 1993

Rev.Fr.Jacob

January 1994 to March 1994

Rev.Fr.Lazer Benedict

March 1994 to May 1995

Rev.Fr.A.Rajan

May1995 to February 1997

Rev.Fr.Ambrose.L

Rev.Fr.Silvester Kuris

InCharge from February 1997 to May 1997

Rev.Fr.George Paul

May 1997 to October 2000

Rev.Fr.Boje

Rev.Fr.Johnson

Rev.Fr.John.,cmf

Oct 2000 to May 2001

Rev.Fr.Arulraj.,cmf

Asst.Oct 2000 to May 2001

Rev.Fr.Stansilaus Theesmas

May 2001 to May 2003

Rev.Fr.Joseph Elkin

May 2001 to May 2005

Rev.Fr.John Churchil Bas Ivd

18th May 2003 to 2nd July 2005

Rev.Fr.Maria Antony.,cpps

3rd June 2005 to Nov 2007

Rev.Fr.John Peter.,cpps

Asst.From 3rd June 2005 to May 2006

Rev.Br.Ilayaraja.,cpps

Asst.From 3rd June 2005 to May 2006

Rev.Fr.Albert Cpps

Asst. from June 10 2006 to Nov 2007

Rev.Fr.Bhasker Joseph

Nov 2007- May 2008(In Charge)

Rev.Fr.Lawrence

From Nov 2007 to till date

Rev.Fr.Hamlet

From May 2008 to till date

From March 1966 to July 1968

Rev.Fr.Andrews

From Nov 1975 to March 1976

Rev.Fr.Xavier Alexander

From April 1980 to May 1986

Rev.Fr.Justin Alex

From Nov 1993 to Dec 1993

Rev.Fr.George J.Gomez

From March 1994 to May 1995

Rev.Fr.Lazer Benedict

From May 1995 to feb 1997

Rev.Fr.Rajan

From March 1997 to Oct 2000

Rev.Fr.George Paul

Asst from march 99 - oct 2000

Rev.Fr.Johnson.A

From May 2001 to May 2003

Rev.Fr.Stansilaus Theesmas

From June 2005 to May 2006

Rev.Fr.John Peter .,Cpps

Priests Originated from Eraviputhenthurai

Rev. Fr. Rajendran ., He was ordained on 02.12.1964 for the diocese of Trivandrum at OVAL, Bombay during the 38th International Eucharisticcongress in the presence of HH Pope Paul VI . He served in various parishes of the diocese until 1995. Now he is retired and living at Christ the King Church, Christurajapuram, Kodunganoor P.O., Trivandrum - 695 013. Kerala, India. Mobile: 9846027095., Tel:0471/2361567

Rev. Fr. Jerome – He was ordained on 11.07.1990 for the diocese of Trivandrum. At present he is serving at the Bishop's House ,Trivandrum .His Addres is C/o Bishop's House, Vellayambalam,Trivandrum 695 003,Kerala, India

Rev. Fr. Rudolf Maria Delfin CMF – He was ordained on 16^th April, 1996 for the Congregation of Claretian Missionaries. At present he is doing Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in Manila, Philippines.

Rev. Fr. Darwin Peter – He was ordained on ____________ for the diocese of Trivandrum. At present he is serving at ___________ church, __________ parish

Rev. Fr. Simin G. Fernandez (Congregation title) – He was ordained on May 2nd 2004 for the Congregation of Trinitarians. At present he is serving as Novice Master at Bangalore .

We have seminarians, Bro. Sony, Bro. Saju, and Bro. Eldin, and Bro. Helin ,Bro Thadues,Bro .Xavier.,Bro.Soosai Antony and Bro. Suresh who are persevering in their theological studies in different Religious Congregations. The parishioners eagerly look forward for their ordinations within couple of years.

Asha Sagar Convent

Eraviputhenthurai is a coastal village in Kanyakumari District and it comes under the Arch-Diocese of Thiruvananthapuram.Asha Sagar was started in the year 1997 with two Sisters, their congregation is Sisters of Charity of Bartoloma Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa. At first the convent was an offshoot of Vallavila, and from 4th April 2002 it became an independent community. There were many sisters who worked hard for the promotion of social life of the people here. The main activity of the sisters are Socio-Pastoral work. It is carried out by teaching Catechism, animating B.C.C. unit, Legion of Mary , Little way, Jesus Youth and Alter Boys. One of our sisters is teaching in the Parish nursery conducted with the help of T.S.S.S, and one sister is teaching in the parish school and also teaching evening tution for the poor students conducted by T.S.S.S.

Sisters are very active in the pastoral work. Taking care of the church linen and also preparing the children for first communion and conformation .We have also experienced the love and acceptance from the people. They are also ready to help us in all the work and ready to help us in all the work and ready to give their helping hand.

The sisters here are completing 8 years of service, the sisters are grateful to God for all the help and grace that is received in abundance from the lord. With the help of the lord we are ready to show forth the merciful love of the lord to all.

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Properties of Our Parish

St.Catherine's Church

St.Joseph's Shrine

Parochial House

St.Catherine Community Hall

Cemetry

Institutions

St.Joseph Middle School

Pre Kinter Garten

Sunday School