SAYALKUDI  (1992)

Patron                                                  :           Our Lady of Good Health 

Parish Priest                                         :           Fr.

Address                                               :           Annai Vailankanni Church

                                                                        Sayalkudi- 623 120

                                                                        Ramnad (Dt)

Cellphone                                            :          

Catholics                                              :           0000

Non-Catholics                                      :           0000

Vocation          : Priests                                    :          

                        : Sisters                                    :            

Institutions                                           :           1. Sisters of St. Louis de Gonzaga, Sayalkudi

                                                                        2. R.C. Primary School, Sevalpatti

                                                                        3. R.C. Primary School, Tharaikudi

                                                                        4. R.C. Primary School, Perunazhi

                                                                        5. St. Louis Tailoring Institute, Sayalkudi

History

             Sayalkudi was predominantly a Hindu town with no Christian presence until Fr. Diraviam was inspired to purchase 50 cents of land from a local landlord. He then built a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Vailankanni. With Fr. M. Alphonse's efforts, Sayalkudi became an independent parish on 22nd April 1992. Today, along with the church and presbytery, there are additional rooms and sheds for pilgrims who visit the Marian center for devotion. This center attracts numerous devotees, including Hindus.