St Vincent De Paul Church, Katapady
St Vincent De Paul Church(SVP) is a Roman Catholic church located in Katapady in Udupi district, Karnataka [1][2], India.
| St Vincent De Paul Church | |
|---|---|
sa visent paulace firguz | |
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| 13.289024°N 74.752806°E | |
| Location | katapady, Udupi District |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Membership | 250 families |
| History | |
| Founded | May 13, 1948 - but see note below |
| Founder(s) | John A.P Miranda |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 2 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Katapady |
| Diocese | Udupi |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Gerald Isaac Lobo |
| Priest in charge | Ronson D'Souza |
History
The church was established on 18 May 1948 by Rev Fr Rosario Fernades. The present church building was built by Rev Fr John A P Miranda in 1957. Starting in the year 2000's the church has been run by priests from Congregation of Holy Cross.
List of Priests who served here
- Fr Rosario Fernandes
- Fr J.P Tellis
- Fr A.F D'souza
- Fr John A.P Miranda
- Fr Frederick Lobo
- Fr Golbert Noranha
- Fr Charles D'souza
- Fr Arthur C.A D'souza
- Fr John Fernandes
- Fr Henry Fernandes
- Fr Wilfred Fernandes
- Fr Norbert D'mello
- Asst Fr Aloysius Gonsalves
- Fr Ronald Fernades
- Fr Lawrence D'almedia
- Fr Ronson D'Souza
References
- "Nativity St.Vincent De Paul Church, Katapady",Bellevision,Katapady,8 September 2013.Retrieved on 13 March 2015.
- "Parishes of Udupi Diocese",http://www.udupidiocese.in/,Udupi.Retrieved on 13 March 2015.
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