Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

Once upon a time, Kalugumalai was under the region of Ettayapuram Zamindar. A particular Hindu Community which was treated like slaves was longing for freedom and relief from the cruel hands of other Hindus. At that time they come to know about a missionary priest who was staying in Kalugumalai. They have narrated their stories and the miseries they have undergone. They sought asylum from this ill-treatment and humiliation. The missionary was ready to support then fought for their right provided they embrace Christianity. More willingly they accepted this request and were baptised in 1984. Then onwards they become stronger in faith. The Christian community had grown day by day. Many of the people also join with them. It became a central place. It necessitated the creation of a new parish. Kalugumalai become a Parish centre on 24th January 1906. Kalugumalai is situated between Sankarankoil and Kovilpatti. Most of the people are working in match factories. Many are economically poor. Substations With Churches Melanalanthula Malaipatti Chettikuruchi Substations Without Churches Naiynampatty Subramaniapuram Malaipatty The Succession of the Priests 1. Rev. Fr. M. Arputham SJ. 2. Rev. Fr. Pasch SJ. 3. Rev. Fr. Lourdusamy SJ. 4. Rev. Fr. Y. Ignatius 5. Rev. Fr. Louis Keller SJ. 6. Rev. Fr. Joseph Pilling SJ. 7. Rev. Fr. S. Pushpanathar 8. Rev. Fr. S.M. Arulsamy 9. Rev. Fr. C.H. Immal 10. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Arikatt SJ. 11. Rev. Fr. M. Arulanandam 12. Rev. Fr. K. Jeganathar 13. Rev. Fr. Mathew T. Muttam SJ. 14. Rev. Fr. Santhanam Manuvel 15. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier SJ. 16. Rev. Fr. P. Arulraj 17. Rev. Fr. Pascal D’ Silva 18. Rev. Fr. S. Arockiasamy 19. Rev. Fr. Amalraj 20. Rev. Fr. S.A. Annasamy 21. Rev. Fr. G.J. Amalan 22. Rev. Fr. Antony A. Cruz 23. Rev. Fr. Alphonse S. 24. Rev. Fr. S.S.J. Lawrence 25. Rev. Fr. Charles M 26. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kennedy

Kalugumalai, Tuticorin Dt. - Tamil Nadu, 628 552 - India