The Catholics of Khadki (formerly known as Kirkee) were first visited by The Fr. Conceicao of the City Chapel under Padroado, who came from Poona to offer Holy Mass on Sundays. Under his supervision, a small chapel was erected in 1833 with the contributions by the soldiers and civilians but it was repaired by the government and became government property.

Fr. Leitao, a Goan priest, became the Military Chaplain of Kirkee in 1847. A monthly visit from Kirkee to the military station at Satara used to be made until 1861, when a separate Chaplain was appointed there.

A proposal to build a new chapel at Kirkee was made, but the scheme was held up due to the Mutiny in 1857. In 1865, the old chapel because of its dilapidated condition had to be abandoned and Mass was said in a barrack room.

The scheme for the New Chapel was revived and the government granted an amount of Rs. 10,978/-. However, just at that time, the Anglicans built a new Church and abandoned their old one and it was proposed to hand over the structure to the Catholics with a grant of Rs. 12,000/- for necessary alterations and repairs. The modifications were made and the remodeled St. Ignatius Church was blessed on June 23, 1876. The Vicar Apostolic built a priest's house behind the Church in 1876 and a soldiers' institute was built in1883. A small school for the Tamil speaking community was conducted in the Parish.

On 23-01-1876, this church was dedicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola by Bishop Meurin, and on 20 -08-1992 was rededicated by Bishop Valerian. Fr. John Lauder SJ had the longest tenure as parish priest for 36 years. Rt. Rev. Valerian D'Souza, Bishop of Poona, rededicated the St. Ignatius Church in 1992 after the renovation of the whole interior.

The Mylapore Sisters took over the St. Joseph's Convent School run by the Congregation of Carmelites Religious (CCR) from the former Tamil medium school in the year 1950. St. Joseph's Convent School (co-education) was then bifurcated into an exclusive girl's school in the year 1963 and the girls' section was moved to a new location close by.

The St. Joseph's Boys' High School was started in 1963 by Rev. Fr. Manuel Mascarenhas as Principal in order to cater to the needy children of the parish. He built the new school building and the School Hall in 1969. The extension work was done by Rev. Fr. Nelson Machado. Kindergarten school has started in the year 1980. The Christian Workers Movement (CWM) started a non-formal education and recreation center for working youth in the parish. The renovation of the Church, the Church roof, new permanent Altar, new sound system, and painting of the Church was done in the year 2022.

As on 1st May 2024, 2600 members are recorded in the Latin Rite at St. Ignatius Church Khadki.

• Rev. Fr. V. Louis (Parish Priest)
• Rev Fr. Dennis Joseph (Asst. Priest and Principal)

Rev Fr. I. Listam 1847-1852
Rev Fr. F. Ignatius 1852-1855
Rev Fr. Bonaventure 1855-1857
Rev Fr. Raphael 1857-1863
Rev Fr. Werra 1863-1865
Rev Fr. Schmedding 1865-1868
Rev Fr. Haller 1868-1868
Rev Fr. G Wenninger 1868-1873
Rev Fr. 1. Kingler 1873-1875
Rev Fr. P. Preis 1875-1879
Rev Fr. R. Bier 1879-1880
Rev Fr. G. Wenninger 1880-1883
Rev Fr. 1. Bridges 1883-1890
Rev Fr. J. Koensgen 1890-1896
Rev Fr. Jos Nickel 1896-1998
Rev Fr. P. W. Adams 1898-1900
Rev Fr. Hillenkemp 1900-1903
Rev Fr. P. Will 1902-1915
Rev Fr. 1. Palluel 1915-1922
Rev Fr. L. J. B. Sehroter 1922-1923
Rev Fr. J. Lauder 1923-1949
Rev Fr. J. P. Fernandes 1949-1951
Rev Fr. P. J. Gonsalves 1951-1953
Rev Fr. I. Betgeri 1954-1956
Rev Fr. J. Soares 1957-1962
Rev Fr. G. B. De Souza 1962-1965
Rev Fr. Rahul Dias 1965-1972
Rev Fr. Antony Lobo 1972-1981
Rev Fr. G. B. De Souza 1981-1986
Rev Fr. Lourdes Daniel 1986-1990
Rev Fr. Antony Lobo 1990-1996
Rev Fr. Walter Singarayan 1996-2003
Rev Fr. George Dsouza 2003-2004
Rev Fr. Salvador Pinto 2004-2008
Rev Fr. Clement Raj 2008-2013
Rev Fr. William Fernandes 2013-2018
Rev Fr. Jesu Anthony 2018-2021
Rev. Fr. V. Louis 2021

• Congregation of Carmelite Religious (CCR)
- St. Joseph’s Convent 25813325

• St. Ignatius Kindergarten 25817179
• St. Joseph’s Boys' High School 25818041
• St. Joseph’s Girls' High School 25818552

Parish Pastoral Council
The administrative body of the Church. Assist the parish priest to plan, organise & implement activities that are pastoral in nature

Parish Finance Committee
To decide and manage the financial affairs of events organised in the Church and projects undertaken and also to strengthen the financial transparency.

Liturgy Committee
Help to prepare the Liturgy for Masses and novenas, etc.

Proclaimers Of The Word Of God
Commissioned to read the Word of God at Mass on week days and Weekends.

Church Decor Team
Assist in the floral décor of the altar, curtains, and cleanliness and maintenance in the sanctuary, etc.

Extra Ordinary Eucharistic Ministers
The chosen lay apostolate is commissioned to distribute Holy communion to the sick and home bound parishioners and at Mass on Weekend and weekdays.

Altar Servers
Young children of std. IV to std. IX assist the priest at Holy Mass. CATECHISTS Adults who teach catechism to children on Sundays.

Prayer Group (English)
Members of this group together with Parishioners meet every Saturday at 07:00 pm. for various intentions current affairs, pastoral needs, etc.

St. Vincent De Paul
Members assist the adopted families with educational, medical, and other basic needs.

St. Ignatius Youth
Sessions for Holistic growth of youth and Formation programs for their overall growth.

Legion Of Mary (Tamil / English)
Soldiers of Mary who recite the rosary daily and take visit any home or person in need.

Velankanni Novena Committee
Assist in planning, organizing and co-ordinating of the 11 days novena service. The Novena to Our Lady of Velankanni begins on 29th August and ends on 7th September and Feast on 8th September

Small Christian Communities
Aims at transformation of social and spirituality in every Area of the parish with a sense of belonging to the parish community and working together as a family. Thus, becoming an effective means of evangelization and Proclamation of the Gospel. Activities like gospel sharing, family visits, interaction with members and leaders of the area are conducted for better and more faith filled Catholics.

St Anthony's Chapel
Every Tuesday at St. Anthony's Chapel Novena is conducted at 12:00 noon and 06:00 pm followed by Mass