01.  ANDICHIOORANI (1975)

Patron                                                  :           Our Lady of Refuge 

Parish Priest                                         :           Fr.

Address                                               :           Our Lady of Refuge Church 

                                                                        Andichoorani - 630 551

                                                                        Sivagangai (Dt)

Cellphone                                            :

Catholics                                              :           0000

Non-Catholics                                      :           0000

Vocation          :        Priests                                    :           15

                        :        Sisters                                    :           30

Institutions                                           :           1. Sisters of Immaculate Conception, Andichioorani.

                                                                        2. R.C. Middle School, Andichioorani

                                                                        3. R.C. Middle School, Ottanam

                                                                        4. Mission Home for Girls, Andichioorani

                                                                        5. Kulandai Jesu Dispensary, Andichioorani

 History

            Andichioorani, steeped in tradition, traces its origins to a Christian community that migrated from the Tanjore region and settled in the Sivagangai kingdoms during the 18th century. Initially under Goanese jurisdiction from around 1800, this center remained so until 1883 when it was entrusted to the New Mission Jesuits. Initially affiliated with Pallithammam and later with Soosaiapparpattanam, it wasn't until May 11, 1975, that it gained independence as a separate parish, boasting a magnificent Church dedicated to Our Lady of Refuge. Subsequently, a new presbytery was erected, solidifying its presence and services within the community.