St. Joseph’s Provincial House – OCD & St. Aloysius Monastery
Kampivila, Kottiyam P.O, Kollam, Kerala
Ph: +91 474 2530084, 2534894, 2535061
www.southkeralaprovinceocd.com

St. Peter’s Church in Moothakara (built in 1610) was one of the first churches in Kollam. In 1771 Joseph De Clements Joseph S.J., Bishop of Cochin (who was, however, not allowed to enter Cochin) settled in Moothakara. A chapel and residence was built in 1780 by Fr. Salvador Dennis. Bishop Joseph remained; he died in 1791, and was buried in the church. On the feast of St. Peter in Moothakara, the sea is symbolically opened with the keys of Peter by the parish priest. The church has become a center for pilgrims, with reported miracles. It is within walking distance of the Civil Station in Kollam. St. Casmir’s Church in Mathilil, Kollam was the first church named for the saint in India. It is located about 1.5 km from the high school…!!!

Courtesy: Praveen (pravi.com@gmail.com)

St. Joseph’s Church, Kochu thuruth, Kollam

St. John De Britto’s Church is the Catholic devotion centre. The parish was established in 1909. The church was renovated in 1971. The feast of the church is celebrated in February every year. It comes under Quilon Diocese of Roman Catholic Church.

St. Antony’s friary, Tillery, Kollam, Kerala

St Antony’s Church, Vaddy, Kolloam