St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church is a Malayali church in the Washington DC–Maryland area, serving the Kerala community and helping preserve Kerala’s spiritual and cultural traditions. Founded by Keralite families originally from Kerala, this parish provides a place of worship, Malayalam fellowship, and Malayali community bonding for Keralites living in the capital region of the United States.

The church conducts Malayalam and English services, catechism classes, cultural events, and Kerala festival gatherings. Fully compliant with local community and religious regulations in the United States, it maintains Malayalam as one of its main languages of worship and integrates Kerala-inspired cultural elements within a modern Western church setting. The parish encourages Malayalis to connect through faith and culture while becoming active participants in the broader local community.

For Malayali Catholics seeking Malayalam worship and Kerala-style fellowship in Washington DC and nearby Maryland suburbs, St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church serves as a spiritual and cultural home. Keralites can participate in Malayalam services, family programs, and community events celebrating Kerala traditions and unity among the Malayali diaspora.