Holy Cross Church, Eliyarpadav , Mangalore

History:
Mr.Peter Cunha and family donated the site for a chapel. Fr.Victor D’Souza of Fajir started this sub-station in the year 2000. This station served 120 families of Fajir and 60 of Ullal Panir. Presently there are nearly 200 families in the parish. Fr.Peter Fernandes was appointed as priest in-charge (parochial administrator) from 01 June 2003. Fr Reginald Pinto was second parochial administrator from 31 October 2005. On 24 February 2007 it was erected as separate and independent parish and Fr Reginald Pinto is appointed as the First Parish Priest. As a parish priest, he has revitalized the people by various skill oriented activities and seminars. He has added church portico and built a grotto of Mother Mary.
Currently serving priest is Fr. Gilbert D’souza .