Development in Azhagai
Rev. Fr. Rosario Correira (May 1937 April 1938) took charge of the parish soon after his ordination. He administered the parish and the schools efficiently and paved the way for notable progress. Rev. Fr. Thirukudumbadhason Thalmaitha (1938 Dec 1939) built the school office building and another block for the school on the northern side of the church. Rev. Fr. Boopalarayar was the parish priest during the period June 1939 to May 1940. He was succeeded Rev. Fr. Joseph Fernando for a brief stint. Then, during the time May 1943 March 1946, Rev. Fr. Michael was the parish priest. He was also the correspondent of the school discharging his duties effectively. In 1944, acknowledging the wishes of the people of Azhagai, the then Bishop of Tuticorin diocese, The Most Rev. Roche, D.D.D.C.L, founded the convent for nuns and named it St. Seseeliammal Illam. Rev. Fr. Periyanayagam (April 1946 April 1947), as custodian of the parish and the school, exercised strict control over the day-to-day affairs and ensured a great degree of efficiency and growth.
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