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Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral is situated in the heart of Thrissur town in the state of Kerala, South India. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur in 1986. The well decorated underground chapel of the Cathedral is a major attraction. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.

History

Important Historical Events

1875

Establishment of a New Catholic Syrian Church in Thrissur as the Marth-Mariyam Valiyapalli erected in 1814 was occupied by the Non-Catholics.

1885

Establishment of Our Lady of Lourdes Church (for Latins)

1887

Erection of the Vicariate Apostolic of Thrissur (May 20) with Msgr. Adolphus Medlycott as the First Vicar Apostolic.

1891

Elevation of the Lourdes Church as the Cathedral of the Vicariate of Thrissur in Exchange for the Latin

1896

Elevation of Mar John Menachery (Cathedral Vicar) to the status of Vicar Apostolic.

1923

Elevation of Thrissur as a Diocese with Mar Francis Vazhappilly as the First Bishop.

1934

Blessing of the Chapel near the Main Gate.

1952

Blessing of the Chapel in the Crypt (75’ * 50).

1957

Blessing of the Present Cathedral by Mar George Alappatt (200’ * 50’, Ht of Dom; 135’; Dia 60’; Spire 50’ ;).

1970

Episcopal Consecration of Mar Joseph Kundukulam, Bishop of Thrissur.

1986

Coronation of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes at the solemn conclusion of the Centenary celebrations of the Diocese and of its Cathedral by Pope John Paul 2 during his Apostolic Visit to Thrissur (February 7).

1995

Elevation of Thrissur as a Metropolitan See and Lourdes Church as the Metropolitan Cathedral.

1996

Blessing of the Centenary Hall.

1997

Installation of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, Metropolitan Archbishop of Thrissur.

1998

Blessing of the Cemetery Chapel.

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