St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is a Malayali church in Bakersfield, California serving the Kerala community and preserving Kerala cultural traditions for local Malayalis. Founded by Malayali Catholics originally from Kerala, the parish provides a welcoming space where Malayalam-speaking families can worship together and maintain their cultural connection while living in the United States. The church brings the Syro-Malabar Catholic tradition from Kerala to the vibrant multicultural community of Bakersfield.

Regular Malayalam services, youth fellowship programs, cultural festivals, and family gatherings are held with complete adherence to local regulations and organizational standards. The church also facilitates Malayalam catechism, Kerala cultural celebrations, and community outreach that strengthen unity among Keralites in the region. Its facilities offer well-equipped spaces for social interaction, education, and Kerala-style cultural events, making it a central meeting place for Malayalis in Bakersfield.

St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural hub for Malayali families in California. It warmly welcomes all Keralites seeking a familiar Malayalam environment, Kerala faith traditions, and meaningful community connections in Bakersfield.