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Location :
Our Lady of Fathima Church Pervai, Muchirapadavu is situated at a distance of 55 kms from Mangalore, 12 kms from Vittal Parish and, and is surrounded by Ukkinadka, Karady, Vittal and Miyapadavu parishes.
The beginning :
Peruvai was once part of Our Lady of Dolours Church, Vittal (Vittla).
In the year 1971 the late Fr. Peter Nazareth, then the Parish Priest of Vittal Church, in his letter dated 01-01-1971 requested for the permission from the late Bishop Rt. Dr. Basil S. D’ Souza to celebrate the holy masses in the houses for the poor catholic people, living in the distant villages especially in the village centers of Manela, Peruvai and Delanthabettu as they were not able to attend the Sunday Masses and other spiritual obligations and celebrations due to the distance, poverty and dangers in the ways.
Peruvai Parish was Established in 1997, but had a chapel. It was covered by hills and forest. This village was one of the most neglected areas in all fields. Most people earned their livelihood by Coolie work; they had their own hardships in life.
The Church was able to accommodate only 200 people; in addition its roof was made of cement sheets and less ventilation. During the rainy season, there was seepage of water in the church. The sanctuary of the church remained very small in size. Keeping in mind all these hardships of the house of God, the parishioners of Peruvai decided in one heart, one mind, to build a bigger house of God.
Inauguration of newly-renovated Peruvai Church :
The newly-renovated Our Lady of Fatima Church was inaugurated by Bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza on May 13, 2014. A souvenir named 'Fathimacho Dongor' was released on the occasion.
Church parish priest Andrew D’Costa, the donors who supported the construction and the workers were felicitated on the occasion. Puttur vicar var Fr Gerald D'Souza was present on the occasion.
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Peruvai :
Silver Jubilee Celebration (1997 - 2022) of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Peruvai was celebrated on 13th May 2022. Bishop of Mangalore Dr Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the Jubilee mass at 9.30 am in the presence of Dean of Mogarnad Deanery Rev Dr Mark Castelino, Parish Priest Rev Fr Vishal Monis and other priests. The mass was followed by a Stage Program.
Parish Priests who have served in the parish :
- Fr John D'Souza (1999 - 2006)
- Fr Edwin D'Souza (2006 - 2008)
- Fr Andrew D'Costa (2009 - 2016)
- Fr Vinod Lobo (2016 - 2017)
- Fr Vishal Melwin Monis (2017 - 2023)
- Fr Simon Dsouza (from 2023 onwards)
Last updated in May 2023.
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