About Our Parish
Our Lady of AssumptionChurch, Pragasapuram
A living community of faith in the Diocese of Tuticorin since 1880.
Parish Overview
Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Pragasapuram, is located in the Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu, India. The parish was formally established in 1880, though Catholic settlers had been living in this coastal village for many years before that. Today, the parish encompasses the main church and eight substations spread across the surrounding villages.
Our Mission
We are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed — to celebrate the sacraments with reverence, to serve the poor and marginalised, to educate the young in faith and knowledge, and to build a community where every person is welcomed as a child of God.
Our Vision
A parish deeply rooted in Marian devotion, active in social outreach, and growing in holiness — where families are strengthened, youth are inspired, and the elderly are cherished. We envision a community that transforms the village of Pragasapuram through the light of the Gospel.
Church Architecture
The present church building, dedicated in 1967, features a classic Latin cross plan with a soaring nave, side aisles, and a prominent bell tower. The interior is adorned with stained glass representations of the Mysteries of the Rosary and a beautiful main altar dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption.
Our Patroness
Our Lady of Assumption
The parish is dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption, celebrating the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heavenly glory. Our feast day, August 15th, is a day of great solemnity, joy, and community.
Feast Day: August 15
Patronal Prayer: Sub Tuum Praesidium
Parish Identity
Sacred Spaces
Places ofPrayer & Devotion
Spaces within our parish where the faithful encounter the divine.
Our Lady's Grotto
A peaceful grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, where the faithful gather for evening prayers and private devotion.
Rosary Park
Inaugurated in 2024, this beautifully landscaped park features the fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary rendered in art and stone.
The Flag Mast
The towering flag mast from which the parish flag is hoisted on feast days, a landmark visible across the village.
Bell Tower
The historic bell tower that has called the faithful to prayer for over a century, its peal resonating through the village.
Parish Hall
A spacious multipurpose hall hosting parish meetings, catechism classes, feast celebrations, and community gatherings.
Parish Life
OurOrganisations
Six active parish organisations building community through service, worship, and fellowship.
Parish Choir
45 members
Enriching the liturgy with sacred music, the choir leads the congregation in worship at all Masses and special celebrations.
Youth Association
80 members
Engaging young parishioners through service, prayer, and fellowship, the Youth Association is the future of the parish community.
Altar Servers
35 members
Boys and girls who assist the priest at the altar, learning the dignity of serving at the table of the Lord.
Legion of Mary
30 members
Dedicated to the apostolate under Our Lady's patronage, members visit the sick, evangelise, and promote Marian devotion.
Catechism Teachers
25 members
Volunteer educators who give their time to pass on the faith to the next generation through structured religious instruction.
Family Units (Kudumba Kuzhu)
120+ families
Small Christian Communities that meet regularly for prayer, Bible sharing, and mutual support, strengthening the parish from within.