St. Paul's Church Mangalore,
Est.1843
CSI - Karnataka Southern Diocese
About us
Faith, community, and service
St. Paul's Church is an Anglican church in Mangalore, India.
Located at the south-west corner of the Nehru Maidan in Mangalore, it was the
first Protestant church to be raised in the South Kanara region. St. Paul's was
originally a garrison church, raised by the British India army of
the Madras Government.
St. Paul's Church, 1922
St. Paul's Church, 2016
Our Story
The construction site of St. Paul's Church, Mangalore, was at the Fort St
.Sebastian, the main seat of British power in Canara, on a 0.5-acre (0.2 ha) plot.
The initial budget was ₨ 5,128, and was to accommodate 120 people. . The building works were initiated in 1842 by Rev. Alfred Fennel, and the church building was completed and was furnished before the arrival of Bishop Spencer to Mangalore, and was consecrated on 5 January 1843.
Extensive repairs to the church were undertaken in 1897, during which the church
tower was added. The church tower of St. Paul's has a clock, with two dials. The
clock was made in the Mangalore workshop of the Basel Mission, and installed by its
German missionaries. the clock tower of St. Paul's is the only remaining clock tower
in this part of India running on the the principle of weights.
PRESENT STATUS - 2026
In 1947, after Indian Independence, St. Paul's church became part of the Church of
South India, under the CSI North Kerala Diocese. In 1971, it was transferred to
the Karnataka Southern Diocese. It presently has around 100 families as members,
and also strives to meet the spiritual needs of locals, and domestic and foreign
visitors. In 2003, a community hall, located at the rear of the church, was
inaugurated by Rev. C. L. Furtado, CSI Bishop of Mangalore.
Our Vision and Mission
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A Christ Centered church and worship, discipleship, and service.
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​Our Beliefs
Core Christian values and statement of faith.
Our leadership
ST .PAUL'S CHURCH PASTORATE COMMITTEE
Rev. Binu C John Presbyter in charge
Dr. Praveen John Secretary
Mr. Elvis Rolls Treasurer
Dr. Bennet Anchan Jt Secretary
Mr. Manoj Muliyil Jt Treasurer
Mr. Anand Nelliat Committee Member
Mr. Edward Joseph Committee Member
Mrs. Surekha Samuel Committee Member
Mrs. Sangeetha Furtado Committee Member
Dr. Vijay P Samuel Committee Member