St. Mary Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

St. Mary Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in West Hempstead, New York, is a vibrant Syro-Malabar rite parish serving the Keralite Catholic community of Long Island, under the Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago. The parish celebrates Mass in both Malayalam and English, with three Sunday Masses and weekday evening liturgies, preserving the ancient liturgical heritage tracing to St. Thomas the Apostle's mission to India. Led by Rev. Fr. Johnsty Tachara, the community hosts Ward Prayer Meetings, a St. Vincent de Paul Society, Faith Formation programs, and annual feast celebrations honoring St. Alphonsa and St. Mary.