Shrines

Annai Velankanni Shrine – Besantnagar

Address:

Annai Velankanni Church
Besant Nagar
Annai Vailankanni Shrine
Elliots Beach Road,
Besant Nagar
Chennai 600 090
India
Tel.No.:+91 44 2491 1246(Office)
Tel.No.:+91 44 2446 6923(Rector)
Email: framic_06@yahoo.co.in
Email: info@vailankannishrinechennai.in
Website: www.vailankannishrinechennai.in

Brief History:

In 1971, this Church was a substation of St Louis Church, Adyar.Fr PT Arulappa, the then Parish Priest, St Louis Church, Adyar and a great Missionary started Our Lady of Vailankanni Church under trying conditions.The Archbishop of Madras Mylapore, Most Rev Dr R Arulappa, erected it as a separate Parish in 1973. The imposing 97 feet belfry was declared open by the then Chief Minister Dr M Karunanidhi 27th August 1972. On 15th August 1985 a bigger Church was blessed and consecrated by Archbishop Most Rev Dr R Arulappa. By the efforts of Rev Fr PJ Lawrence Raj, several extensions and renovations were made to this Shrine. A beautiful community hall, stalls, Museum and class room blocks were constructed. In May 2000, nearly 8 grounds were purchased and a beautiful stage was erected and dedicated to Jubilee 2000. In 2001 a small Chapel for the blessed Sacrament was built. In 2002 a grotto depicting the miracles of Our Lady of Good Health was created. In 2003, Mother Mary’s Square and Reconciliation Chapel was constructed. From 2000 to 2003, 3 grounds were purchased in which the new Convent building stands. On 8th September 2005 this Church was decreed as a Shrine of the Archdiocese of Madras ‘ Mylapore by the Most Rev Dr AM Chinnappa SDB, Archbishop of Madras ‘ Mylapore.

Mass Timings:

Holy Mass
	Weekdays(Mon to Fri)
	06:30 a.m. Tamil 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Tamil
	First Friday
	06:30 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Adoration & Mass in English                  in the small Church 06:00 p.m. Adoration & Mass in Tamil                  in the big Church
	Saturday
	06:15 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. Tamil 06:00 p.m. Tamil
	First Saturday
	05:30 a.m. Tamil 06:30 a.m. Tamil 07:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. Tamil 12:00 noon Tamil 05:15 p.m. Tamil
	Sunday
	04:00 a.m. Tamil (1st Sundays) 06:15 a.m. Tamil 07:45 a.m. English (for children) 07:45 a.m. English 09:00 a.m. Tamil (for children) 09:00 a.m. Tamil 10:30 a.m. Malayalam (2nd Sunday) 12:00 noon Tamil 05:30 p.m. Tamil 06:30 p.m. English

Infant Jesus Shrine- Manali new town

Address:

Infant Jesue Shrine
Manali New Town, Chennai -600103
Tel: +91-044-25931387, 
Email: infantjesusshrine@ymail.com
Website: www.infantjesusshrine.in 

History:

The church, built for the Infant Jesus at Manali New Town, city of Chennai, is a well- known landmark to all. The church was built on 25th of December,1980. Innumerable miracles are said to have taken place in the past 28 years. The church was initiated by the efforts of Rev. Msgr. John Kottaram.

The functioning of the church activities for the past 16years is praiseworthy, (thus bringing it immeasurable fame). Today, thousands of devotees are seen flocking to this Shrine. Various Miracles and wonders are said to occur here, in particular the gift of the child is said to have been bosomed on many childless couple. Moreover devotees who pray fervently for various intentions such as Employment, Marriage, Jobs Abroad, Success in Exams, Good Health and so on have experienced the miraculous powers of Infant Jesus. The first Thursday of every month is celebrated in a very special way. People throng the church from dawn to disk to participate in the special prayers and the procession and thus return peaceful and content. On first Thursdays 7 masses with processions take place.


Mass timings 

Every Morning	6:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
First Thursday	7:00a.m, 9:00a.m, 10:30a.m,12:00noon,1:30p.m, 4:15 p.m 05:30p.m and 06:30 p.m Holy Mass in Tamil. Infant Jesus Car Procession around the Shrine, At the end of every Mass.
Second Thursday	10:30 a.m and 05:00p.m Holy mass in Tamil follwed with Prayer for the Benefactors
Third Thursday	10:30 a.m Holy Mass in Tamil followed by Healing prayer Service and eucharistic adoration
Other Thursday	10:30 a.m and 5:00p.m Holy Mass in Tamil.
Every Tuesday	5:30 p.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
First Friday and Saturday	6:00 p.m. Holy Mass in Tamil.
Every Sunday	7:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil, 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Tamil. 12:00 Noon Holy Mass in Tamil. 05:30p.m holy mass in tamil at St.Antony's Church, Manali New Town.

Annual Feast Celebration
         (First Sunday of Every Year)

Liturgical timings during the Novena Days in the Main Shrine.	5.30 p.m. Rosary,Novena Prayers,followed by High Mass in Tamil

 

St. Antony’s Shrine – Palavakkam

St. Antony’s Shrine – Palavakkam 

Contact Details  
St. Antony’s Shrine
Palavakkam

Rector. Rev. Fr. Yesu Anthony
Parish Priest
Seashore St. Anthony's Shrine
38, M.G.R. Road, Palavakkam,
Chennai - 600 041,
INDIA.
Tel : +91 (44) 2449 3684
Fax : +91 94431 47130
Website:http://www.seashorestanthony.org/
Email : fryesuantony@yahoo.com

History:
The Seashore Anthony’s Shrine, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, is an embodiment of divinity and spiritual splendour. Nestled between the waters of the Bay of Bengal and the busy East Coast Road at MGR Road in Palavakkam, this Shrine, known for its many miracles, attracts devouts from various parts of Tamil Nadu and other States. The church’s elevation to the status of Shrine within a short span of nine years is a miracle in itself.

The St. Anne and Joachim’s church in Vettuvankeni is our Shrine’s mother parish. The then Vettuvankeni parish came under the archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore, one of the oldest diocese in India started on Jan 19, 1606, by his holiness Pope Paul V. As the parish was spread out over a vast area from Thiruvalluvar Nagar to Injambakkam, it was difficult for the parishioners to meet their spiritual needs. The nuns of St. Anne’s convent, Vettuvankeni, also found it hard to pay routine visits to the parishioners. Hence, the need to start a sub-station at Kottivakkam or Palavakkam was felt by one and all.
In 1985, the efforts of Rev Fr. C.V. Thomas, the then parish priest of Vettuvankeni, bore fruit by bringing forth the Seva Missionary Sisters, on a piece of land in Kottivakkam, donated by one Mr. Swaminathan.Fr. It acted as a substation to Vettuvankeni (presently St. Antony’s Matriculation School). Thomas and priests from Sathyanilayam celebrated mass there regularly. The next Parish priest of Vettuvankeni Rev Fr. Chacko and his successor Rev Fr George Palakattu Kunnel continued to cater to the spiritual needs of the people of that locality. They also eagerly scouted for a land in Palavakkam/Kottivakkam to build a church. Many faithful too made a representation to the archbishop in this regard.

In 1997, 12 Catholic families resided in Palkalai Nagar (Madras University Staff Quarters). Following a varsity syndicate resolution to allot a piece of land for all religious groups and encouraged by the construction of a temple in the area, these families decided to build a place of worship in the campus. A thatched shed was put up for worship in St. Anthony’s name, with the blessings of Fr. George on Feb 27, 1997. Though a tiny place, it drew people from the neighbouring areas within a short period of three weeks. Every Tuesday seemed like a festival day, with people making offerings like buns and garlands made of currency notes. As this place was situated near the seashore, the patron saint was affectionately called “Punitha Kadarkarai Anthoniyar“ - Seashore St. Anthony.
However, the joy of erecting a new place of worship did not last long as some miscreants demolished the chapel within a month. The Statues and Crucifix that had been bought with the contribution of the people had to be removed and secured to prevent further desecration. Undeterred by this incident, the faithful continued to assemble every Tuesday and pray for a miracle that would enable them to have a permanent place of worship.
Faithful of Palkalai Nagar along with the then Archbishop and the minority commission Chairman appealed to civil authorities and the Honourable Chief Minister but it was in vain. In the meantime a delegation from Palkalai Nagar and the Palavakkam area made representations to the Archdiocese separately.

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - Perambur

Address:

No.17, Paper Mills Road,

Perambur,

Chennai - 600 011

Tel 044 -26 70 11 00 / 21 00 / 22 24 

E-mail - lshrine@xlweb.com 

 

History:
Chennai is a replica of the Basilica at Lourdes in France with its majestic appearance and high pinnacles. For the past one hundred years, this Shrine has attracted pilgrims. People who visit this Shrine are filled with the peace and Joy of Christ. The nucleus of this Marian Shrine took shape in 1880 AD. In 1903 AD it was made a parish due to the growing Catholic population. The first Parish Priest was Rev Fr O'Carrol Due to the blessings of Mother Mary, the following nine parishes were carved out of this mother parish - Basin Bridge, Mary Help of Christians, Vyasarpadi, Our Lady of Consolation, Ayanavaram, Don Bosco Shrine, Peravallur, Risen Christ Church, Sastri Nagar, Our Lady of Health, Erukkencherry, St Joseph's Church, Srinivasa Nagar, Sacred Heart Church, Madumanagar, St Theresa's Church, Nammalwapet, Sagaya Annai Church. On 8th September 2005 the present Archbishop His Grace, Most Rev Dr AM Chinnappa SDB DD Ph D issued a decree elevating this Parish as a Shrine of the Archdiocese.


Mass Timings:
Sunday Mass - Timings/Language: 6.00 am & 9.00 am - English 6.00 am, 7.30 am, 8.45 am & 6.00 pm-Tamil