St. Xavier’s Malankara Catholic Church was started at Palavilai on 1946 by the constant effort of Mr. Michael, Mr. Chinnan, Mr. kochu Nadar, Mr. Kochu Pillai, Mr. Pappu Mr. Podiyappi, Mr. Kochumoni, Mr. Anandha Pappu, Mr. Rammayyan Nadar, Mr. Banu, Mr. Abhraham and many other Lay People. At first, a small church was built and then it was shifted near to the Madha Shrine and later it was built in the present place. Now, new church construction work is going on. During the initial stage of the church, Priests and religious helped many to know Jesus and to become the member of the Parish. Our parish has three shines and regular prayers and Novenas are conducted there. We have 9 prayer groups. Various pious associations and movements are functioning well. So far, 30 priests, 29 sisters and 10 catechists served in the parish. Every year, the church feast is celebrated on 3rd December.