Diocesan Shrines

Velankanni Nagar is 1km from the Kazipet parish church. One acre of land was bought by Fr. Lino Dal Balcon. His successor, Fr. Antonello, built a small chapel, which was dedicated to Our Lady of Velankanni. It was blessed by Most Rev. Thelma Bal on 5th September, 1987. Every first Saturday of the month, and especially on 8th September, many devotees gather to honour Our Lady. Thus, the locality is called Velankanni Nagar also.