Manjeshwar’s Catholic roots trace back to coastal interactions with Franciscan missionaries, with a local chapel recorded by 1750. In the early 19th century, served from Ullal (Panir), a church was established through the efforts of Mr. Joseph Rosario, a local customs collector. On November 6, 1919, Manjeshwar became an independent parish, welcoming Fr. J.M. Menezes as its first resident priest to build its first official church structure.

Over the decades, dedicated pastors strengthened both the parish infrastructure and spiritual life. Fr. Peter D’Sa and Fr. Philip Nazareth overhauled the church building, adding a granite facade and sanctuary altar. Subsequent priests introduced the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, electrified church facilities, defended church lands, updated the parish school, and constructed a modern belfry.

The parish’s pastoral and educational mission was further energized by the arrival of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters in 1998 and the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Rosary in 2002. Today, united in faith and service, the clergy, religious, and parishioners of Manjeshwar continue to build upon this rich spiritual legacy.