St. Joseph's Parish Shrine
PAVARATTY, THRISSUR, KERALA
Welcome to St. Joseph's Parish Shrine, Pavaratty, the principal pilgrimage center dedicated to Saint Joseph in Kerala, renowned for its miraculous statue of Saint Joseph and revered as the shrine witnessing the highest number of miracles and healings. For generations, millions of pilgrims from Kerala, India, and around the world have visited this holy sanctuary to seek the loving intercession of St. Joseph, the Universal Patron of the Church.
Nestled in the heart of Thrissur, the shrine stands as a beacon of faith, hope, and divine grace. Countless devotees have experienced miraculous healings, answered prayers, spiritual renewal, and abundant blessings through the powerful intercession of St. Joseph. The sacred and miraculous statue, enshrined on the main altar since 1880, continues to inspire unwavering faith and devotion among pilgrims. The shrine's history describes how devotion to the statue grew over time, making Pavaratty a major pilgrimage destination.
Whether you are seeking healing, peace, guidance, protection, thanksgiving, or a deeper relationship with God, St. Joseph's Parish Shrine warmly welcomes you. Join thousands of faithful who gather here every Wednesday, feast day, and throughout the year to experience God's mercy through the compassionate intercession of Saint Joseph.
May your pilgrimage to St. Joseph's Parish Shrine, Pavaratty become a journey of faith, hope, healing, and divine blessings. We invite you to explore the rich history, sacred traditions, liturgical celebrations, and spiritual ministries of the principal pilgrimage center dedicated to Saint Joseph in Kerala, where miracles continue to strengthen the faith of countless devotees.
Latest News
Priest Ministry
Dr. Antony Chembakassery
Rector & Vicar
Fr. FRANGO FRONICE CHERUTHANICKAL
Asst. Vicar
Fr. AMAL CHAZHOOR
Asst. Vicar
Fr. Thomas Ukken
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...
