Saint Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jaso y Azpilcueta (7 April 1506, Javier, Navarre – 3 December 1552, Shangchuan Island, China) was a Navarrese pioneering Roman Catholic missionary of Basque origin[citation needed] and co-founder of the Society of Jesus.

Missionaries of Carmelite belonging to the Asters Province in Belgium helped.

Furthermore, records reveal that Dr. Alosious Maria Benzigar, the Bishop of Quilon visited Kundamanbhagam mission and upon his suggestion the missionaries rebuilt the church of St. Francis Xavier at Peyad.

The present residence for the priest was built during the time of Fr.

Brocard OCD In those days St.Xavier Church at Peyad was known as a Partial district comprising Kundamanbhagam.