On the 8th December 1942, the Japanese entered the Second World War. In no time they occupied Burma and even penetrated into the province of Assam. In 1943 the Japanese Fleet sailed not far from Madras on its way to Trincomallee where it inflicted heavy damage on the British Navy. That was how the idea of a vow, and a Shrine in fulfillment of it, came to be conceived. We shall relate the story briefly in the Archbishop’s own words.
Votive shrine of the immaculate heart of Mary is situated in Chennai 10 KM from Parrys.This is one of the first shrines of the Archdiocese of Madras – Mylapore.The present parish priest Rev.Fr.J.Maria Amala Raj is appointed in 2004 and Rev Fr.L.Amal Raj assistant parish priest. Sub-Station with chapels 1. St.Antony’s Chapel, Chetpet – 2 Kms 2. St Antony’s Chapel, T.P.Chathiram – 2 Kms 3. Annai Velankanni, Gajalakshmi colony – 2 Km Near Amanjikarai
Mary Immaculate Middle School, Votive Shrine Commercial Institute, Tailoring Institute, Mercy Home, Mathias Social Center, Liturgy committee – English, Parish Pastoral Council, Anbiyam, Alter servers, St Vincent de Paul, Charismatic Renewal, Legion of Mary, Youth Group –Tamil, KPWA .We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love, who are sick or lonely or hurting and all those who.
