Saint Alphonsa Catholic Church - Catholic church in Kottayam, Bharananganam - Kottayam, India

The mortal remains of St. Alphonsa are preserved in a chapel near the St. Mary's church in Bharananganam. The pilgrims from all over India visit it to get her blessings. Every year on July 28, which is the death anniversary of the saint, thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine to pray and to seek her blessings. The Alphonsa Museum, which houses hundreds of exhibits associated with the life of blessed Alphonsa, is situated in the Chapel compound. There is a two storey structure in front of the chapelfrom where steps leads to the stadium below and on either side of these steps is a beautifully laid out terraced garden. The main structure of the Church, which became known as the St. Alphonsa Shrine Church following Alphonsa's canonization on October 12, 2008, had originally been built as a cemetery chapel of the Bharananganam Forane Church in 1945. Sr. Alphonsa was the first nun to be buried there. Her tomb now stands at the exact spot where her mortal remains were interred on July 29, 1946. The food canteen nearby seems to be a very good option for travellers for an overnight stay and the food served is very economical considering the nearby restaurants.

This church provides facility for confession, blessings etc.There is ample parking space.UPI payment facility is available for almost everything including offerings.

One of the famous Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala. Tomb of St. Alphonsa is at this church. Saint Alphonsa is the first woman to be conferred sainthood from the Kerala Church. The death anniversary of Saint Alphonsa, which falls on 28 July is an important day for the devotees. Every year on this day, thousands of devotees visit this holy shrine, where the mortal remains of the saint is preserved, to pray and seek her blessings.

Alphonsa was born in 1910 to a noble family in a city in Kerala, a Christian province in the southwest of India. Her mother Maria gave birth to her a month early, so from the beginning of her life, the young Anne, as she was baptized, struggled with health issues. Only three months later, her mother passed away.

One of the famous Christian pilgrim centres in Kerala. Tomb of St. Alphonsa is at this church. Saint Alphonsa is the first woman to be conferred sainthood from the Kerala Church. The death anniversary of Saint Alphonsa, which falls on 28 July is an important day for the devotees. Every year on this day, thousands of devotees visit this holy shrine, where the mortal remains of the saint is preserved, to pray and seek her blessings.

Tomb of Saint Alphonsa- Alphonsa was proclaimed 'Venerable' on 9 November 1984. Pope John Paul II declared her 'Blessed' at the concelebrated mass at Kottayam on 8 February 1986. Following her canonization by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on 12 October 2008, the tomb of the Saint became an international pilgrim centre.

Peaceful and divine church for your spiritual needs. A well designed historical place were Saint Alphonsa lived her life. Clean wash room facilities and loads of parking spaces. Getting here on festive season will be tricky because of the traffic on the roads and parking limitation. There are loads of restaurants and stores in the vicinity for refreshments and shopping religious good.

Saint Alphonsa's Tomb You could see many believers from different part of the world coming to feel her greatness and worship. They say all your prayers will be heard and fulfilled here.