PARISH HISTORY 

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Ukkinadka, Kerala, India. This Catholic church is part of the Mangalore diocese and was established in the year 1939. The parish celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotional focus honoring the love of Jesus Christ for humanity. Ukkinadka’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Church dates back to 1937, predating India's independence. Originally, it served a wider area including Bantwal taluk and several panchayats in Kasaragod taluk. Today, it caters to Christian communities from nearby villages like Badiyadka, Kumbdaje, Katukkuke, Padre, and Enmakaje.