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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.
