St. Joseph's Parish Shrine
PAVARATTY, THRISSUR, KERALA
Welcome to St. Joseph's Parish Shrine in Pavaratty, part of the Archdiocese of Thrissur, Kerala. Individuals from various backgrounds, different castes, and creeds gather at the shrine in search of the blessings of St. Joseph of Pavaratty. St. Joseph bestows blessings upon the childless, the ill, and the impoverished through his protective mantle. The magnificent and miraculous statue of St. Joseph is prominently displayed at the top of the main altar of the church.
This shrine is the biggest church dedicated to St.Joseph in Asia and is one of the Largest Parish in Thrissur, Kerala.Latest News
Priest Ministry
Dr. Antony Chembakassery
Rector & Vicar
Fr. Godwin Kizhakkoodan
Asst. Vicar
Fr. Livin Kuruthukulangara
Asst. Vicar
Fr. Ajith Kollannur
Ast. Vicar and Kakkassery Station in Charge
Fr. Livin Choondal
Priest In charge Peringadu Station Chappel
GRAND FEAST
The Annual Grand Feast of the Shrine falls on the third Sunday after Easter. The feast of St.Joseph, the Universal Patron is observed here. It is one of the most significant church festivals of Kerala.
St.Joseph's Shrine
The church that was blessed in 1880 had only a hall and Pavaratty became a pilgrim centre, space of the hall too meagre to accommodate the faithful; consequently two extensions were effected – one in 1934 and the other in 1961...
