Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira
Parish Priest of St. Anthony's Church
Ternamakki
St. Anthony's ChurchTernamakki
Situated on the N.H.17, a few kilometers before Bhatkal, the Church at Ternamakki stands as one of the way-side pilgrimage Churches that dot the coastal belt of North Kanara. The Chapel that existed here since many years was demolished to make place for a new one when Fr. L. Figueiredo was the Priest-in charge. But before the building could be completed, Fr. Figueiredo was transferred and it was the turn of Fr. V. Pereira to complete the building, which was inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Ignatius Lobo, Bishop of Belgaum on 18th Nov. 1968.
Dedicated to St. Anthony one of the popular saints of our Diocese, the Church was for some years looked after by the Franciscan Fathers. Subsequently, Ternamakki was made a sub-station of Shirali Church with no resident Priest at Ternamakki. But, to retain the spiritual presence, the sisters of the Ursuline Congregation agreed to reside in the Presbytery of the Church. The Sisters visited the families in the villages and surrounding. Fr. Lancy Rodrigues, Fr. Antony Rodrigues (Jr), Fr. Richard Rodrigues, Fr. Mark Tauro, Fr. Alwyn Cardoza have served the parish. Presently Fr. Paul Sequeira is the Parish Priest.
