Welcome to St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. We are a small catholic community of Malayalee families residing in Richmond and neighboring cities of Chester, Petersburg, Charlottesville and Norfolk. The SyroMalabar Catholic Church is one of the 22 Eastern (Oriental) Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome. We felt the desire to establish a Community to preserve our identity and to inculcate the tradition to our children. Our core values are derived from a rich heritage which is rooted in the culture, traditions and beliefs traces back to St. Thomas, the Apostle, who landed at Cranganore (Muziris) in 52 AD and founded seven Christian communities in Kerala, India. We welcome you to our dynamic and ever growing Community!

Welcome to St Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Richmond. Come and experience the warmth of our Syro Malabar Traditions and find a sense of belonging in our vibrant community.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate faith, hope, and love through Sunday Holy Masses, other sacred traditions and charitable activities. Here, community meets compassion, and Paschal Mysteries and Gospel values guide us to navigate life's journey with grace.
Join us in embracing God's goodness, building strong relationships, and standing firm in faith. Let's spread love, kindness, and wisdom together.
Fr. Babu Anithanam MST – Parish Vicar

Holy Mass

Monday - 10:00 AM
Tuesday - Friday - 6:30 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM
Sunday - 9:00 AM English
Sunday - 10:45 AM Malayalam