Annai Velankanni Church- Annanur

Annai Velankanni Church - Annanur 

Address:
Carshed Complex,

Railway Quarters,

Chennai-600 109.

In the year 1980-1981 this Church was established and built for the Railway employees in the Railway land. It was extended in the year 1993 by Rev Fr T S Kurian. He also built a grotto to our blessed mother in the same year. In 1988 Rev Fr Xavier Immanuel was the priest in-charge. This Parish was bifurcated from Devi Nagar and erected as a parish in 2003 and entrusted to the Fathers of the Society of St Paul. At the time it was a substation of Avadi.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timings/Language : 8.00 am - Tamil

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St Luke's Church - Anna Nagar

St Luke's Church - Anna Nagar



Address:
Z-291,

Anna Nagar West,

Chennai - 600 040.

On 2^nd October 1977, St Luke’s Church, Anna Nagar was bifurcated from Kilpauk  and erected as a parish by His Grace  Dr R Arulappa, the then Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore . The first Parish Priest was Fr Paul Maruthanakuzhi, SSP. From its inception, this Parish was entrusted to the Pauline Priests. In 1990 the church was extended. The Parishioners built an adoration chapel and a Church dedicated to the Divine Mercy. The Divine  Mercy Chuch was blessed and consecrated on the 29th of June 2003 by Most Rev Dr Arul Das James, the Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore. The Parish has three sub-stations.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timings/Language :

St Luke's          -   6.15 am & 8.45 am - Tamil

                            7.30 am & 5.30 pm - English

Divine Mercy Church  -   7.30 am & 6.30 pm - Tamil

D-171,8th Street      9.30 am & 4.00 pm - English

Anna Nagar,

Chennai-600 102 

Eucharistic Chapel Timings : 7.00 am to 6.00 pm

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Church of Sts Joseph, the Worker & Philip - Ambattur

 Church of Sts Joseph the Worker & Philip -
Ambattur

No.3, Arasaammal Street,

Krishnapuram,

 Cholambedu Road,

Ambattur OT,

Chennai - 600 053.

In the year 1962, Rev Fr Philip Manathara, Parish Priest of Avadi, founded a substation Mass centre at Ambattur in a hut. It was located at Kalyanapuram near Ambattur Railway station. The late Archbishop R Arulappa erected it as an independent parish in the year 1972, and built a Church at Krishnapuram.Rev Fr James Panapparamphil (1972) was the first Parish Priest. Then in the year 1985 when Rev Fr P J Lawrence Raj took over as Parish Priest, he constructed the school in 1988 and the new church in the year 1993. Then  Korattur, Manuurpet, Thendral Nagar, T G Anna Nagar and Thirumullaivoyal had all been the substations of this parish and they are now erected as independent parishes.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timings/Language :  6.00 am,  8.00 am & 7.45 am (Children) - Tamil / 6.00 pm - English

 Eucharistic Chapel Timings : 6.00 am - 9.00 pm

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St Thomas Church- Alphonsapuram

St Thomas Church-Alphonsapuram

Alphonsapuram,

 K G Kandigai PO,

 Tiruttani Taluk,

 Thiruvallur Dt - 631 205.

The Parish of Alphonsapuram Was established in 1952 with five sub-stations. Originally this parish was under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Vellore. By a special Decree from Rome in November 1969 this Parish was attached to the Archdiocese of Madras – Mylapore. At present, there are eight substations under the care of  Alphonsapuram Parish. The Sisters of Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (SMMI) are working in this parish. Founder of this mission is Rev Fr J M Parampet, he preached and converted people in this Pallipet and Tiruttani Taluks. Self finance Tamil Medium Hr Sec School had been started in the year 1996 by Rev Fr P Charles. St Thomas Home for Boys is existing in this parish for the past 50 years. Admissions to this Hostel is done by the Archdiocesan curia.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timing/Language : 7.00 am - Tamil

8.30 am (Nochili), 9.30 (TV Kandigai) - Tamil

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St Louis Church- Adyar

St Louis Church-Adyar

No.10, 3rd Canal Cross Road,

 Gandhi Nagar Adyar,

 Chennai - 600 020.

 www.stlouischurchadyar.com

St Louis Church, Adyar, Chennai, India in the southern part of the metropolitan city of Chennai began as a mission centre of the Archdiocese of Madras in 1887. It was erected as a parish of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore on 20th July, 1964 when the new church was officially inaugurated. St Louis IX, the King of France was made the patron of the Church in honour of the then Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore, Most Rev Dr Louis Mathias SDB. A salient feature of the parish has been the presence of educational institutions. While the Montfort Brothers of St Gabriel cater to the physically challenged children with a school cum college, the Patrician Brothers run two English Medium Higher Secondary Schools and a College of Higher Education. The Marian Shrine of Besant Nagar was bifurcated from this parish as also the parishes of Perungudi and Vettuvankani, now in the diocese of Chingleput. The Eucharistic chapel was built in 2003, and the Community Hall in 2004. The foundation stone for a new church was laid on 4th February, 2007. The new Church was built by Rev  Fr  S J Anthonysamy and consecrated by Archbishop A M Chinnappa SDB on 21st December 2008.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timings/Language : 7.00 am - Tamil, 8.45 am & 11.00 am  - English

Eucharistic Chapel Timings :  Divine Mercy - 7.00 am to 1.00 pm

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Our Lady of Visitation Church-Abiramapuram

Our Lady of Visitation Church - Abiramapuram

No.89, St Mary's Road,

 Abiramapuram,

Chennai - 600 018

This  Church was known as “Descanco Church”, as it is situated in the place known as “Descanco”, a Portuguese word meaning “rest”.  In Tamil it was known as “Ilaippaatri Madha Kovil” denoting that Our Lady rested at Elizabeth’s house.  During the 17th Century the Portuguese and the local pilgrims used to rest at this place on their way to St Thomas Mount and Little Mount while traveling from San Thome.  It is also said that St Thomas used to rest here in course of his journeys between the Mounts and Santhome. Due to the invasions of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali, this church which was built  during the period 1650-1683  was destroyed and ruined.  On 29th May 1783, the Bishop of Mylapore who was also the Episcopal Governor, considered the petition of the Catholics there and exhorted everyone to rebuild that “Holy Place”.  It was a sub-station of Mae-de-Deus for sometime and later of Luz Parish. It  was  established as a  separate Parish in 1976. The first Parish Priest was Fr J N Rodriguez. The present parish Church was newly built by Rev Fr Joseph Thyparambil, who was also the Vicar Forane of the Archdiocese.

     

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass Timings / Language :  8.00 am & 5.30 pm - Tamil

                                                     6.45 am - English

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St Mark's Church - Adambakkam

St Mark's Church - Adambakkam

 

Address: 
No.35, Mohanapuri 2nd Street,
Brindavan Nagar,

Adambakkam,
Chennai – 600088

This Church was bifurcated from St Thomas Mount,  and made as a separate parish  in the year 1975. A new Church was constructed and completed in the year 1978.  Further extensions were made to this       

Church in the year 2001 and 2003. A community hall was constructed in May 2005.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass - Timings / Language : 6.30 am & 8.30 am – Tamil

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St John the Apostle Church – Tondiarpet

St John the Apostle Church – Tondiarpet

Address:

St John the Apostle Church
Tondiarpet
New No. 110 Old No. 12,
Seni Amman Koil Street,
Chennai – 600 081.

Brief History:

Tondiarpet once belonged to Kasimode Parish. With the financial help of Most Rev Dr Louis Mathias SDB and the hard work of Rev Msgr John Kottaram, the Parish of Tondiarpet came into existence in 1965. On 3rd December 1965 the presbytery in this Church was blessed by Most Rev Dr Francis Carvalho.On the same day, this presbytery was given to Rev Mother Teresa which became their first convent in South India. The first Parish Priest was Rev Fr CJ Mani.In 1984 Rev Fr James Panaparampil built a grotto of the Holy Family in memory of the Silver Jubilee of his ordination. In December 1990, the Silver Jubilee of the Parish was celebrated and the then Parish Priest, Rev Fr Thomas Simon started a Nursery School and a Primary English Medium school and a Tailoring School and remodelled the extended Altar which was blessed by the then Archbishop, Most Rev Dr Casimir Gnanadickam S J. A dispensary was started and medicines were freely distributed by Drs Adaikkalanathan, Sekhar and Mary Innocent.For 16 years, this parish stands first in paying the largest amount towards Mission Sunday collections. In 1999 Fr LC Rayanna constructed the new Dispensary building and extended the school building and the then Archbishop Most Rev Dr Arul Das James blessed them. In 2004, the front portion of the church was renovated with granite stones and a grotto in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes was built by Rev Fr V Henry Louis which was blessed by the Auxiliary Bishop, Rt Rev Dr Lawrence Pius Dorairaj on 14th May 2005.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language : 6.30 am, 9.00 am & 4.30 pm – Tamil

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Kristu Jyothi Church – Ramapuram

Kristu Jyothi Church – Ramapuram

Contact Details

Kristu Jyothi Church
Ramapuram
Shrine of St. Paul The Hermit 3/180,
Mount Poonamallee Road
Ramapuram,
Chennai
Pin : 600 089

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Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Perambur

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Perambur

Address:

No.17, Paper Mills Road,

Perambur,

Chennai - 600 011

Tel 044 -26 70 11 00 / 21 00 / 22 24 

E-mail - lshrine@xlweb.com 

 

History:
Chennai is a replica of the Basilica at Lourdes in France with its majestic appearance and high pinnacles. For the past one hundred years, this Shrine has attracted pilgrims. People who visit this Shrine are filled with the peace and Joy of Christ. The nucleus of this Marian Shrine took shape in 1880 AD. In 1903 AD it was made a parish due to the growing Catholic population. The first Parish Priest was Rev Fr O'Carrol Due to the blessings of Mother Mary, the following nine parishes were carved out of this mother parish - Basin Bridge, Mary Help of Christians, Vyasarpadi, Our Lady of Consolation, Ayanavaram, Don Bosco Shrine, Peravallur, Risen Christ Church, Sastri Nagar, Our Lady of Health, Erukkencherry, St Joseph's Church, Srinivasa Nagar, Sacred Heart Church, Madumanagar, St Theresa's Church, Nammalwapet, Sagaya Annai Church. On 8th September 2005 the present Archbishop His Grace, Most Rev Dr AM Chinnappa SDB DD Ph D issued a decree elevating this Parish as a Shrine of the Archdiocese.


Mass Timings:
Sunday Mass - Timings/Language: 6.00 am & 9.00 am - English 6.00 am, 7.30 am, 8.45 am & 6.00 pm-Tamil

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Infant Jesus Shrine, Manali new town

Infant Jesus Shrine- Manali new town

Address:

Infant Jesue Shrine
Manali New Town, Chennai -600103
Tel: +91-044-25931387, 
Email: infantjesusshrine@ymail.com
Website: www.infantjesusshrine.in 

History:

The church, built for the Infant Jesus at Manali New Town, city of Chennai, is a well- known landmark to all. The church was built on 25th of December,1980. Innumerable miracles are said to have taken place in the past 28 years. The church was initiated by the efforts of Rev. Msgr. John Kottaram.

The functioning of the church activities for the past 16years is praiseworthy, (thus bringing it immeasurable fame). Today, thousands of devotees are seen flocking to this Shrine. Various Miracles and wonders are said to occur here, in particular the gift of the child is said to have been bosomed on many childless couple. Moreover devotees who pray fervently for various intentions such as Employment, Marriage, Jobs Abroad, Success in Exams, Good Health and so on have experienced the miraculous powers of Infant Jesus. The first Thursday of every month is celebrated in a very special way. People throng the church from dawn to disk to participate in the special prayers and the procession and thus return peaceful and content. On first Thursdays 7 masses with processions take place.



Mass timings 

Every Morning	6:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
First Thursday	7:00a.m, 9:00a.m, 10:30a.m,12:00noon,1:30p.m, 4:15 p.m 05:30p.m and 06:30 p.m Holy Mass in Tamil. Infant Jesus Car Procession around the Shrine, At the end of every Mass.
Second Thursday	10:30 a.m and 05:00p.m Holy mass in Tamil follwed with Prayer for the Benefactors
Third Thursday	10:30 a.m Holy Mass in Tamil followed by Healing prayer Service and eucharistic adoration
Other Thursday	10:30 a.m and 5:00p.m Holy Mass in Tamil.
Every Tuesday	5:30 p.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
First Friday and Saturday	6:00 p.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
Every Sunday	7:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil, 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil. 12:00 Noon Holy Mass in Tamil. 05:30p.m holy mass in tamil at St.Antony's Church, Manali New Town.

Annual Feast Celebration
         (First Sunday of Every Year)

Liturgical timings during the Novena Days in the Main Shrine.	5.30 p.m. Rosary,Novena Prayers,followed by High Mass in Tamil

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International Shrine of St. Thomas Basilica-Santhome Cathedral – Santhome

International Shrine of St. Thomas Basilica

Address:

International Shrine of St. Thomas BasilicaNo.38, Santhome High Road,
Chennai – 600 004.

 Brief History:

There are three places that stand out as monuments of honour, speaking aloud about the presence, activity and the martyrdom of St. Thomas, the apostle of India. They are
1. Little Mount
2. St. Thomas Mount
3.Santhome Cathedral Basilica.
St. Thomas built a church at Santhome. After his martyrdom, his body was buried in the Church built by him. A pot containing earth, moistened by his blood and the lance with which he was pierced were both buried in his tomb. The foundation for a new church was laid on 2nd July 1523. The Church was rebuilt and erected as a Parish. Father Penteado from Portugal was the first Parish Priest. In 1893 His Excellency, Dom Henry Joseph Reed Da Silva, Bishop of Mylapore demolished the old cathedral and laid the foundation for the new Basilica, to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Day of the Episcopal Consecration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII. In this church the second tower, a smaller one, points to the exact place where the Apostle was buried. The new Basilica was constructed and consecrated on 1st April 1896 AD. The tip of the cross on the spire is 155 feet from the ground level. In this Church, the statue of our Lady of Mylapore is enthroned, before which St Francis Xavier prayed intensely for several days while he stayed in Mylapore.
The Bishop of Dacca consecrated a new bell on 9th May 1896, His Excellency, Dom A S Valente, Patriarch of the East Indies consecrated the main altar of the Cathedral. The Bishop of Mylapore consecrated the altar of Saints Peter and Paul on 29th June 1896 AD. A sun-dial from the old Cathedral is placed on the rear side of the Sacristy. This Cathedral Basilica is a matter of pride to the nation and to all of us, because it is built over the tomb of St. Thomas. There are Three Basilicas, all over the world, that are built over the tomb of the apostles. The first one is St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the second one on the tomb of St. James, and the third one is the tomb chapel of St Thomas in San Thome Cathedral Basilica in Chennai. The Cathedral Basilica was restored and consecrated on 12th December 2004 by the Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana and Cardinal Ivan Dias of Mumbai. On 8th September 2005 the present Archbishop of Madaras-Mylapore His Grace, Most Rev Dr AM Chinnappa SDB DD Ph D issued a decree elevating this Cathedral Parish as a Shrine of the Archdiocese.

Mass Timings:

Monday to Saturday
05.45 A.M.  Adoration, Rosary and Mass in English
11.00 A.M.  Mass in Tamil ( Underground Tomb Chapel)
05.30 P.M.  Benediction
05.45 P.M.  Rosary, Mass in Tamil

Sundays
06.00 A.M. Mass in Tamil
07.15 A.M. Mass in English
08.15 A.M. Mass in Tamil
09.30 A.M. Mass in English
10.30 A.M. Mass in Malayalam ( Syro Malabar Rite )
12     Noon Mass in English
06.00 P.M.  Mass in Tamil

Day of St.Thomas
Third (3rd) of every month is celebrated as Day of St.Thomas. Special Devotion and Mass at 6.00 P.M.
Day of Our Lady of Mylapore
Second saturday of everymonth is celebrated as Mylai Matha Day. Mass and Car procession at 6.00 P.M.

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Church of Our Lady of Health – Sastri Nagar

Church of Our Lady of Health – Sastri Nagar

Address:

Church Of Our Lady Of Health
Sastri Nagar,
Vyasarpadi,
Chennai – 600 039.

Brief History:

In 1964 Burmese Repatriates of Tamil origin settled in Sastrinagar and Vyasarpadi area. Rev Fr Mantovani SDB spared no efforts to provide these people good housing and other basic necessities. Rev Fr Mantovani died on 19th May 1967 at the age of 55. Rev Fr Schlooz SDB, another great Salesian Missionary helped the Burmese repatriates. He built small Chapels for the people to pray. This was erected as a Parish 1981. The present Church was built and consecrated on 18th March1984.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language: 5.30 am, 7.30 am, 9.15 am & 6.30 pm – Tamil

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Annai Velankanni Church – Sidco Nagar

Annai Velankanni Church – Sidco Nagar

Address:

Annai Velankanni Church
Sidco Nagar
7/368-F, 58th Street,
Villivakkam,
Chennai-600 049.

Brief History:

On 8th September 1985 a cross was carried in a procession from Don Bosco Church, Ayanavaram. The procession was led by Rev Fr M Adaikalasamy SDB who erected the cross at SIDCO Nagar. On 26th August 1987, Rev Fr OK Mathew SDB purchased a piece of land for the church. On 8th September 1999. Rev Fr K V Sebastian SDB blessed the foundation stone for the new church. On 15th August 2001, the church of Annai Vailankanni at Sidco Nagar was constructed. It was blessed and consecrated in 2003 by Rt Rev Dr Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Madras – Mylapore. The firist Parish Priest was Rev Fr Joseph Kunjerakatt.Rev Fr Jerald SDB is running a hospital for the Leprosy patients at Balaramapuram.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language: 8.15 am – Tamil

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Sacred Heart Church – Srinivasanagar

Sacred Heart Church – Srinivasanagar

Address:

Sacred Heart Church
Srinivasa Nagar
Kolathur,
Chennai – 600 099.

Brief History:

The Sacred Heart Church, Srinivasa Nagar was bifurcated from Peravallur and erected in the year 1984. The land for this Church was purchased by the Salesians. The first Parish Priest of Srinivasa Nagar was Rev Fr Abraham Kottooparampil. The Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School is run by the Parish.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language: 6.30 am – English / 8.30 am – Tamil

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Church of St Joseph the Worker – Susaipuram

Church of St Joseph the Worker – Susaipuram

Address:

Church of St Joseph the Worker
Susaipuram
No.17, Tank Bund Road,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai – 600 034.

Brief History:

It was found that there was a dire need of a Church in the locality between Nungambakkam and Kodambakkam parishes, around Loyola College.The Jesuit Fathers of Loyola generously donated a piece of land to erect a Parish Church in that area. This is the origin of St. Joseph’s Church erected on 2nd September 1985. A presbytery was also built there. The first Parish Priest was Fr Samuel Savio.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language: 6.15 am, 7.30 am & 6.00 pm -Tamil 9.00 am ? English Eucharistic Chapel Timings: 5.30 am to 9.00 pm

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Annai Velankanni Shrine – Besantnagar

Annai Velankanni Shrine – Besantnagar

Address:

Annai Velankanni Church
Besant Nagar
Annai Vailankanni Shrine
Elliots Beach Road,
Besant Nagar
Chennai 600 090
India
Tel.No.:+91 44 2491 1246(Office)
Tel.No.:+91 44 2446 6923(Rector)
Email: framic_06@yahoo.co.in
Email: info@vailankannishrinechennai.in
Website: www.vailankannishrinechennai.in
Map:Click here to find the location

Brief History:

In 1971, this Church was a substation of St Louis Church, Adyar.Fr PT Arulappa, the then Parish Priest, St Louis Church, Adyar and a great Missionary started Our Lady of Vailankanni Church under trying conditions.The Archbishop of Madras Mylapore, Most Rev Dr R Arulappa, erected it as a separate Parish in 1973. The imposing 97 feet belfry was declared open by the then Chief Minister Dr M Karunanidhi 27th August 1972. On 15th August 1985 a bigger Church was blessed and consecrated by Archbishop Most Rev Dr R Arulappa. By the efforts of Rev Fr PJ Lawrence Raj, several extensions and renovations were made to this Shrine. A beautiful community hall, stalls, Museum and class room blocks were constructed. In May 2000, nearly 8 grounds were purchased and a beautiful stage was erected and dedicated to Jubilee 2000. In 2001 a small Chapel for the blessed Sacrament was built. In 2002 a grotto depicting the miracles of Our Lady of Good Health was created. In 2003, Mother Mary’s Square and Reconciliation Chapel was constructed. From 2000 to 2003, 3 grounds were purchased in which the new Convent building stands. On 8th September 2005 this Church was decreed as a Shrine of the Archdiocese of Madras ‘ Mylapore by the Most Rev Dr AM Chinnappa SDB, Archbishop of Madras ‘ Mylapore.

Mass Timings:

Holy Mass
	Weekdays(Mon to Fri)
	06:30 a.m. Tamil 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Tamil
	First Friday
	06:30 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Adoration & Mass in English                  in the small Church 06:00 p.m. Adoration & Mass in Tamil                  in the big Church
	Saturday
	06:15 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Tamil
	First Saturday
	05:30 a.m. Tamil 06:30 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. Tamil 12:00 noon Tamil 05:15 p.m. Tamil
	Sunday
	04:00 a.m. Tamil (1st Sundays) 06:15 a.m. Tamil 07:45 a.m. English (for children) 07:45 a.m. English 09:00 a.m. Tamil (for children) 09:00 a.m. Tamil 10:30 a.m. Malayalam (2nd Sunday) 12:00 noon Tamil 05:30 p.m. Tamil 06:30 p.m. English

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Holy Cross Church – Churchnagar

Holy Cross Church – Churchnagar

Address:

Holy Cross Church
Churchnagar
No.76,Chevalier Sivajiganesan Salai,
T. Nagar,
Chennai – 600 017.

Brief History:

In the year 1976, a presbytery was constructed with the land purchased by Fr A J Joseph and Rev Sr Theresa. On 28th March 1980 the Holy Cross Church was consecrated by Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore Most Rev Dr R Arulappa.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language : 7.00 am – English 8.15 am & 6.00 pm – Tamil

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St Antony Church – Annanagar

St Antony Church – Annanagar

Address:

St Antony Church
Anna Nagar
Guanella Kudil, 130/10,
Pambai Salai,
3rd Scheme ICF Employee’s Colony,
Chennai-600 058.
Email: guanellakudil@sify.com

Brief History:

The Parish of Thennattu Gandhi Anna Nagar was bifurcated from Ambattur and erected as an independent parish in the year 2004. His Excellency, Rt Rev Dr Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, the Auxiliary Bishop blessed and consecrated this Church. This Parish is entrusted to the Guanellian Priests and the first Parish Priest is Fr John Joseph SDC. It has a substation in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board area, called as Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel.

Mass Timings:

Sunday Mass – Timings/Language: 7.00 am & 5.00 pm – Tamil

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