About St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Wimberlygunj
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Wimberlygunj, a town in Ferrargunj Tehsil of South Andaman District, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Situated about 20 km from Port Blair, it serves the local Catholic community under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair. The church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier and functions as a place of regular worship, prayer and community gatherings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest parish church building with a prayer hall, altar, and simple exterior typical of churches in the Andaman Islands. The setting is a quiet residential area of Wimberlygunj surrounded by local settlements and greenery. Visitors can attend Mass, observe the interior religious decor, and experience a calm, community-focused environment. The church is primarily a place of worship rather than a large tourist complex.
Key highlights
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Parish church dedicated to St. Francis Xavier under the Diocese of Port Blair
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Active place of worship for the Catholic community in Wimberlygunj
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Quiet and peaceful setting in South Andaman
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Annual feast celebration of St. Francis Xavier on 3 December