'Our Lady of Good Health' was so profound that the elders carried huge stones and other materials on their shoulders from miles away to extend the small church about 150 years ago. Hence it was first extended in 1852. The foundation stone for the present church was laid by Rt. Rev. Bishop T. Roach Agniswamy S.J on 20 March 1955. It took about 20 years to complete the whole construction work. 1570 and Rev. Fr. A Selvaraj were instrumental in this effort . On 8 September 1976, the new church was blessed and dedicated to 'Our Lady of Good Health' by Rt. Rev. Bishop Marianus Arockiasamy. The church tower is one of the tallest towers in South India. The present Periyakadu parish was a substation of Rajakkamangalam Thurai. Karavilai, is another substation of Rajakkamangalam Thurai, was initiated by Fr. Eugene Kulandai in 1964. The church in Karavilai was blessed by Rt. Rev. Bishop Marianus Arockiasamy in 1975. Only Paravar community (they known as Bharavar, Bharathar, Bharathavar, Bharathakula Pandyar and Rajakula Bharathavar community) people in Rajakkamangalam Thurai. This village is one of the biggest village in Paravar communities. T  About 60 years ago, the whole Paravar community, from the East, Vippar to the West, Kannoor called for the 7th Summit of all Paravars. Thousands of people belonging to the Paravar Community participated in this summit. The entire expenses of this summit were borne by the people of Rajakkamangalam Thurai. There is one High school (St.Joseph's high school), Branch of Indian overseas Bank and Government Hospital are there. Also, two Convents are there.(St.Annal Convent and DMI Convent). Bishop Eugene Joseph  Bishop Nazarene Soosai  Fr J.E. Arul Raj  http://www.rajakamangalamthurai.com