Our Lady of Remedies Church, Kirem

Our Lady of Remedies Parish Kirem, Aikala, is one of the oldest Parishes of the diocese of Mangalore. As per the diocesan records the parish of Kirem was established or erected in the year of 1740. The oral tradition and recorded history tell us that many Christians of Kirem Parish were taken captives to Srirangapattanam by tippu in the year 1784 and that the Kirem Church was demolished. In the year 1795-97 the church was rebuilt. Kirem Parish is also known for its educational institutions.