St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church

St. Mary’s  Knanaya Catholic Church is a Malayali church in Haverstraw, New York, serving the Kerala Knanaya Catholic community across the Rockland County and Hudson Valley regions. This Malayali parish provides a spiritual and cultural home for Keralites who speak Malayalam and belong to the Syro-Malabar Knanaya Catholic tradition while integrating into the vibrant faith life of New York. The clergy and members are originally from Kerala and ensure that Malayalam remains a living part of their church experience.

The church conducts regular Malayalam liturgy, catechism classes for children, and celebrations of Kerala-style Knanaya Catholic liturgical heritage. It operates fully under diocesan regulations in New York, offering Malayali families a place to worship according to their Kerala traditions. St. Mary’s also organizes community gatherings, cultural events, and youth activities in Malayalam that keep Kerala’s cultural and spiritual identity alive among Malayalis in the region.

By blending Kerala’s Knanaya Catholic heritage with local New York traditions, St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church in Haverstraw provides a nurturing environment for Malayalis seeking Malayalam services and Kerala-style Knanaya Catholic celebrations. Families are warmly invited to join this active Malayali community for worship, community, and cultural connection.