In 1642, Fr. Baltasar De Costa came across Karur and he took up the task of giving spiritual guidance to the Christians of that locality. And then he proceeded his missionary at Erode, Dindigul etc. It was during his visit, that he founded St.Theresa's Church. During that time, the church was only a hut with a thatched roof and that's where he preached and converted the locals from as far as Trichy & Thanjavur. 

Being to this church on 2 different celebrations (a wedding & a Christmas), I could see the beautiful skill of the Sisters in floral and ribbon decorations. Their Christmas decorations were also so beautiful. Having been schooled at a Convent, my mind was going back to my school days to see the Sisters walking about...

Being attached to a school I could really feel the influence of the school in the Christmas decor. I remember doing such crafty things for my own school's festivals. The crib (nativity scene) was semi lifesized and was located outside the church. There was a representation of Mount Sinai (Orebu malai) beside the nativity scene made of potato sacks dipped in terracotta and hung over sticks! There was a Jacob's well as well. Very very creatively done with simple, locally available, cheap materials (I guess by the school students)!

Which the major Roman Catholic Church in Karur? St.Theresa's Church Karur Town

Where is St.Theresa's Church, Karur (On Google Maps): St.Theresa's Church, Karur

How to reach St.Theresa's Church, Karur: 7 mins walk from Karur Bus stand. 2 mins walk from CSI Church.

Address of St.Theresa's Church Karur: St. Theresa's R.C.Church, Karur P.o, Karur Dt. 639001.

St.Theresa's Church Karur contact number: +91 4324 233008

     Mon, Thu, & Sat - 06:00AM

     Tue, Wed, & Fri - 06:00PM

     Sun - 06:00AM, 08:15AM and 05:30PM

Coimbatore Roman Catholic Diocese: +91 422 2390430, 2382806

The history of this church is related to Rev. Henry Little. He had come to India in 1861, during the English rule, to the then Madras Presidency, as a part of his Methodist missionary. After working in several towns, in 1874 he reached Karur and began preaching there. 

In the year 1877, this place was struck with famine. He came up with the idea of giving a simple porridge to everyone. He then came up with a small home for children. Then started the improvement. From 1880 onwards he founded an institute to teach several job-based skills like typewriting, carpentry, lace making etc. He managed to market and sell the goods made by the locals as well.

The church standing today was built in 1892. The foundation stone for it was laid by Lady Little. The church is now more than a century old. It is true that the antiquity of the church that attracted me the most. It is a huge church built in a very English style made of bricks. 

When I went inside, I was all the more fascinated by its construction. It had arches and high ceiling like cathedrals. Neither was it whitewashed as well; it had beautiful exposed red bricks!!! Loved the architecture totally!!!

Which the major CSI Methodist Church in Karur? CSI Henry Little Memorial Church Karur Town

Where is CSI Henry Little Memorial Church, Karur (On Google Maps): CSI Henry Little Memorial Church, Karur

How to reach CSI Henry Little Memorial Church, Karur: 10 mins walk from Karur Bus stand. 2 mins walk from CSI Church.