In 1982 the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS) established their house "Emmaus" near Engg Colg,Thiruvananthapuram. By the efforts initiated by Rev. Fr. Eappachan Kizhakkethalackel, an integrated community of Syro Malabar Catholics settled in and around Sreekaryam was formed. As a result of sustained and dedicated efforts made by Rev. Fr. Joseph Valliamthadathil who was the Superior of the house since 1987 Very Rev. Fr. Mathew Kattady, then vicar of Lourdes Forane Church and the 30and odd families attached to the House, the Archbishop of Changasserry consented the formation of a quasi parish.
The St. Joseph's Church, Emmaus Parish formally came into existence with effect from 15th August 1990. The present Church was blessed and inaugurated by His Excellency Joseph Powathil, Archbishop of Changasserry on 21st March 1992. The parish has been growing ever since and has 123 families as on date (Jan 2004).
Our Cemetry was blessed by His Excellency Joseph Powathil, Archbishop of Changasserry in 1997.
Fr.Thomas Valiyaparampil(MCBS) Vicar of Emmaus 2001-200x
(Extracted from Parish Directory 2004)
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