Church building, minor basilica in Karkala
St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica
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The story of St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica
St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica, also called Attur Basilica, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Karkala, India, named after Lawrence of Rome. It is the church at the centre of Attur Jatre, or the Attur Festival, and it draws pilgrims from across India as well as residents of Udupi District.
The basilica is described as being built in 1759, while another published account gives its built date as 1901. The church is on the outskirts of Karkala in Karnataka, about 58 km from Mangalore. It is also known as St. Lawrence of Karkala in English and as São Lourenço de Carcoal in Portuguese.
This church is widely acclaimed as having the power to intercede with God, and it is purported to be the site of many miracles. The Attur-Karkala parish is described as having a rich history, and the church also oversees a school and an orphanage.
Fr. Alban Dsouza took charge as rector of St Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur on 6 July 2021. When people come here, the basilica, its festival, and its role in parish life are the main things to notice.
In brief
St. Lawrence Shrine Basilica or Attur Basilica (Portuguese: São Lourenço de Carcoal, English: St. Lawrence of Karkala) is a Roman Catholic church in Karkala, India. It was built in 1759 and is purported to be the site of many miracles. It is by characterized its Attur Jatre or Attur Festival.
Attur Church is situated on the outskirts of Karkala in the Karnataka state of India. It is situated 58 km from Mangalore.
Placed amidst placid greenery, the Attur-Karkala parish has a rich history.
The church oversees a school and an orphanage.
Key facts
- Named after
- Lawrence of Rome
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Built
- 1901
Before you go
- Best months
- November to January