Belvai parish has a rich history dating back to when it was part of the Moodbidri-Alangar church. With the vision of establishing a missionary center in Belvai, Fr Francis Xavier D'Souza requested and got a government grant of 2 acres of land and bought another 5 acres of land in 1967, a testament to his unwavering dedication. 

To honor the legacy of the then Alangar Parish Priest Msgr Francis Elias Dsouza, on his 10th Death Anniversary, Fr Francis Xavier D'Souza constructed a chapel in Belvai with the help of many people. This chapel was inaugurated on April 27, 1969, by the then Bishop Most Rev. Basil S Dsouza marking a significant milestone in the parish's journey. The regular Sunday Mass commenced on August 15, 1969, solidifying the parish's presence in the community. 

On June 1, 1971, the church was elevated to the status of a parish.

Fr Francis Xavier D'Souza became the first parish priest, and further enhanced the church by constructing the belfry. This addition stands as a symbol of the parish's enduring spirit.

Fr Gregory Serrao started the construction of the new church and the presbytery buildings in 2000 and was inaugurated on December 7, 2004.

Golden Jubilee Celebration:

The Golden Jubilee Celebration (1971-2021) of St. Martin De Porres Church, Belvai was celebrated on 20th April 2022. Bishop of Mangalore Dr Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the Thanksgiving Jubilee mass in the presence of Parish Priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, Dean of Moodbidri Deanery Rev Fr Paul Sequeira, and other priests. The mass was followed by a Stage Program.

Parish Priests who have served in the parish :

1. Late Rev. Fr Francis Xavier D’Souza (1971 - 1978)

2. Late Rev. Fr Fredrick Pinto (1978 - 1980)

3. Late Rev. Fr Imanuel D'Souza (1980 - 1986)

4. Late Rev. Fr James Andrade (1986 - 1992)

5. Late Rev. Fr Henry Machado (1992 - 1999)

6. Late Rev. Fr Maxim Furtado (1999 - 2000)

7. Rev Fr Gregory Serrao (2000 - 2007)

8. Rev. Fr Richard Saldanha (2007 - 2010)

9. Rev. Dr. William Barboza (2010 - 2017)

10. Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta (2017 - 2023)

11. Rev. Fr Joseph Alphonse Cardoza (2023 - present)

Source: With reference from Parish Souvenir Books

Church Cemetery