Chronological List of Parish Priests

In 1579 A.D., the Jesuit priest Manuel Texeira from Goa visited Arthunkal As on request by the Christians, he arranged Fr Gasper Pius to be appointed in Arthunkal for their spritual services in 1581. The Portuguese missionaries established "Santharthre mission" and King granted permission in November, 1581.

	Rector Rev Fr.Stephan Pazhambasseril (2010 - Present)
	Rev.Fr. Pius Arattukulam 2005--2010
	Fr. Mariyan Jose Periera.2000--2005
	Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul Arackal, 1995--2000
	Rev. Fr. AndrewsTheckkVeeden
	Rev. Dr. Dominic Koil Parampil, 1990--1995
	Msgr Peter Karumancherry, 1985--1990
	Msgr Daniel Kurisunkal who completed the present church, 1970--1985
	Msgr Silvarius Jackson 1950---1960 who later became the first Vicar General of the diocese of Alappuzha
	Fr. Sebastian Presentation 1915---
	Fr.Vinsenthyies Bernard das Navies 1905-- 1919 foundation stone for the present new church was laid
	Fr.Francisck Xavriyar Thy Thereath 1890--1905
	1829. Blessed Chavara Kuriyakose Ealiyas was ordained by Rt. Rev. Dr. Stabalini the Bishop of Verapoly who was residing in Arthunkal St.Andrew's church
	19th century,Fr Gasper Bylon de Mariatoris Kaithavalappil first local priest to take charge of Arthunkal Church. 1890
	1640, Fr. Fossaseka who took charge after Fr.Fenicio rebuilt the church facing towards west.
	(8)eight priests took charge in succession.
	Fr Jacomo Fenicio S.J. 1558--1632
	and in the next year, he reconstructed the church. He was much loved and was considered a holy man by the people and the administrators. People called him saint and 'Veluthachan', meaning white father. 'Veluthachan' later became the popular name of St. Sebastian. He died in 1632
	Fr Jacomo Fenicio S.J. 1558--1632
	First vicar was Fr. Gasper Pius S.J. In 1581 A.D.