Fondly dedicated to Saint Joseph the worker, Church of Saint Joseph, stands as a lighthouse to the people of Madurai.
Located at Arapalaym Arasardi Road, this church draws thousands of devotees towards Saint Joseph. An imposing structure with exquisite architecture, Gnana Saint Joseph’s has an arresting facade with its domineering entrance.
The first church was built in 07.01.1956. On 06.08.1959 Archbishop Peter Leonard conferred the parochial status to the church and dedicated the church to the patronage of Saint Joseph the Worker.
Rev. Fr. T. Britto, SJ took charge as the first parish priest. Shifted and handed over the R. C. Mill School to Sacred Heart Brothers.
The parish continued to flourish under the able aegis of Rev. Fr. J. Dhanasamy, SJ, Rev. Fr. Motha, SJ, Rev. Fr. T. A. Soosai, Rev. Fr. V. M. Irudayam, Rev. Fr. M. Dhivyanandam, Rev. Fr. Arul Joseph, Rev. Fr. S. M. Selvaraj, Rev. Fr. Jude Vadakara, Rev. Fr. M. Gnanapragasam, Rev. Fr. Arul, Rev. Fr. Vimi Charlie, Rev. Fr. Jerome Eronimus. Today Rev. Fr. A. Louis takes her to the golden jubilee year.
Arriving at the 50th milestone of our journey, as we re-dedicate ourselves in the ministry of the Lord, in wiping every tear from the face of humanity, we continue to be a ray of faith, a beacon of hope, and a spark of love!
SUBSTATIONS WITH CHAPELS:
Karimedu – St. Antony chapel
Packianathapuram – St. Antony chapel
Milgate – Annai Veilankanni chapel
Worship:
Everyday
5:30 am Holy Mass
6:00 pm Holy Mass
Sundays
5:30 am Holy Mass
7:30 am Holy Mass
4:30 pm Holy Mass (English)
6:00 pm Holy Mass
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Novena to Saint Joseph
Saturdays
6:00 pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
First Thursday
6:00 pm Adoration, Benediction, Holy Mass
Catechism for Children
7:30 am Mass and Classes
Contact:
St. Joseph’s Church,
Gnanaolivupuram,
A.A. Road,
Madurai – 625016.
Tel: +91 452 2361717
For more information please visit:
http://www.archdioceseofmadurai.org/st-josephs-church-gnanaolivupuram/
http://stjosephgnana.org/
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