Divine Mercy Shrine of Holy Mary is a famous Pilgrim Center in Thodupuzha of Idukki district. As the Infinite Mercy of Lord Jesus Christ is flowing abundantly here, many devotees belonging to different religions visit this Shrine and pray for the fulfilment of their intentions. It is a recently developed Shrine and was officially established on 2006 August 15. As per the directions of the Holy Virgin Mary, Who appeared to a 7-year old girl Chippy several times, her parents Puthiyedathu John and Reji handed over the house in which they were living and the Grotto constructed within it to the Syro Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kothamangalam. And the Diocesan Bishop Mar George Punnakottil blessed it and Christened it as "Divine Mercy Shrine of Holy Mary".
Within a short time, the name and fame of the Shrine spread to different parts of the state and today the Shrine is being visited by pilgrims not only from Kerala state, but also from other Indian states and even from some foreign countries. It has become a centre of solace for all who are weary and heavy laden and many devotees testify that they have received numerous miracles in their lives through the intervention of the Holy Virgin Mother Who is the patron of this Holy place.
Location:
The Divine Mercy Shrine is located at a distance of about 1.2 km from the Thodupuzha private bus stand. It is situated some 450 meters inside from the Thodupuzha-Pala main road.
Directors:
Rev Fr George Chettur is the present Rector. He is a pious Priest, a notable preacher and a gifted counsellor.
Rev Fr Anthony Vilayappillil is the vice rector
To assist the spiritual functioning of the Shrine and to upkeep its cleanliness and sanctity, some Rev Sisters belonging to the SABS congregation are also deputed there.
Contact numbers:
Phone: 088483 86322
E-mail: divinemercyshrinethodupuzha@gmail.com
Timings and Schedule of Spiritual services:
Spiritual Services like Holy Masses, Rosary prayers, Divine Mercy Chaplets and Novenas, Way of the Cross etc. are held there daily as per the schedule published by the authorities. In addition to them, special prayer meetings are conducted for the kids, for the youth and for the fruitless couples.
Confessions are heard everyday.
The perpetual Adoration Chapel is open for the public to worship from morning 8.00 am till night 8.00 pm everyday.
Please find below the latest timings of Holy Mass and other services held at Divine Mercy Shrine Thodupuzha.
