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Holy Family Catholic Church, Kottayam
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Holy Family Church Mannila is a Catholic church located in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, about 10 kilometers away from Changanacherry. The Church is part of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry. It was established in 1927. That year a cross was erected on Mannalamkunnu (a small hill area around 10 km from Changanachery) by Fr. Karingida Thomma with the help of members of Marthoma Dasa Sangham, a Christian youth organisation. This was the beginning of The Holy Family Church Mannila. In 1972 Mannila Mar Antony Padiyara Archbisop declared Mannila an independent church in 1972. Mathew Kallukalam became the first vicar of Mannila Holy Family Church. At that time a youth organisation called Mannila Youth Organisation was developed in Mannila. In 1982 a parish hall was built, while Mathew Kiliroor was vicar. On 21 June 1982 an ASMI convent was established. On 10 February 1991, the foundation stone for the new church was laid at Mannila by Archbishop Mar Joseph Powathil. On 5 November 1995 the new church was blessed by Powathil, while Joseph Vaniyapurakkal was vicar. As of 2014 Thomas Thekkekara was vicar.
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Holy Family Catholic Church, Kottayam
Nattassery, Kottayam, Kerala 686016
