Passionists staff two parishes in India. Both are named Our Lady of Velankanny. One is in the village of Randham, located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southeastern India; the other is located in Palliport, a small town in the state of Kerala in southwestern India.
In the seaside village of Palliport, the final stage of building an enclosed church for the parishioners has also been completed. Previously, the church was open to the air with only a tin roof to shield parishioners from the elements, which was especially difficult during the torrential rains of the monsoon season.
The former church was open to the air with only a tin roof.
Interior of the newly built church in Palliport, India.
Again, please know that any contribution you make to our India Mission effort has an enormous impact, especially because of how far even one dollar can go! Your support is felt in the lives of the families whom we serve, many of whom are not even included within the caste system but are considered "untouchable." You are also helping to encourage our growing number of men in religious training who will carry forth the Passionist message both in India and here in the U.S. as the need emerges.
The message of Christ Crucified, which is at the core of the Passionist charism, is especially meaningful in India. Given the hardship and suffering that is so very prominent, the loving message that our Passionists bring is one that resonates deeply within the hearts of the Indian people.
May God bless you for your interest in and support of our Passionist ministries, and in particular, our mission in India.
