Church of Our Lady of Fatima

Fatima Nagar is situated on the southern part of the town. The place was once called ‘Manalmaedu’ because of the huge sand dune over which the settlements came up. Originally this area was part of Cathedral Parish. Rev. Frs. Paul Alangaram and Sebastian Fernando took care of the spiritual needs of the people who got settled there. The area was made a substation to St. Antony’s parish. On the 14th June 1984, Fatima Nagar was made into a separate parish. Rev. Fr. Thilagaraj was the first parish priest. Rev. Fr. Thilagaraj built the presbytery, which was extended by Rev. Fr. Selva George and Rev. Fr. Jose Bruno built the first floor of the presbytery. The succession of parish priests: 1. Rev.Fr. Thilagaraj - 1984 – 1987 2. Rev.Fr. Xavier Ignatius - 1987 – 1991 3. Rev.Fr. Selva George - 1991 – 1996 4. Rev.Fr. Pancras Fdo - 1996 – 2001 5. Rev.Fr. Bruno - 2001 – 2006 6. Rev.Fr. Sahaya Raj Rayen - 2006 – 2011 7. Rev.Fr. Viagula Marian - 2011 - 2016 8. Rev.Fr. Antony Pitchai 2016 - Till Date Substation: PVR Puram – Vailankanni Matha Church

Fatima Nagar, Tuticorin - Tamil Nadu 628 003 - India