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DIVINE RETREAT CENTRE

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The Divine Retreat Centre is the largest Catholic retreat centre in the world. Over 10 million pilgrims from all over the world have attended retreats here since 1990. It is an achievement possible only through the grace of God. The centre which started as a preaching ministry, has now evolved into a home of love by the providence of God. May God's grace be with you.
Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC

Divine Updates

Hindi convention DIVYA VANI 2013

Divine Retreat Centre will conduct our third Hindi convention in June, 2013. Two retreats will be held simultaneously on the campus; one for adults/couples and another for youth. His Excellency Bishop Vincent Barwa of Simdega Diocese will inaugurate the convention.

Date: June 2 - June 7, 2013

33rd National Youth Retreat

National Youth Retreat to be held at the Divine Retreat Centre. Come and let the word of God refresh you. Simultaneous retreats for couples, children and bible nursery to be held.

Date: May 19 - 24, 2013

POWER 2013 at Divine Retreat Centre

DRC is back with the highlight of the year: the 8th International Youth Conference - POWER 2013. The very best international preachers and gospel bands will be here to lead us into worship. Be there to experience a totally different atmosphere of prayer. Couples' retreat and children's retreat will be held simultaneously. Don't miss it.

Date: July 14 - July 19, 2013

Divine Residential Retreats in the UK

Two residential retreats will be held in English and Malayalam, in the UK, by the Divine team in July/August, 2013. Services to be led by Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil VC, Fr. George Panackal VC, Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Sr.Theresa FCC. Limited seats.

Dates: 31 July - 7 August, 2013

Healing Masses in Australia

Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director, Divine Retreat Centre, Somersby and Fr. Joseph Edattu VC, Assistant Director, Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor to minister together in Australia. They will celebrate several healing Masses. Praise and worship to be led by Glen and Teresa La'Rive.

Date: 5 - 12 June, 2013

Konkani Bible Convention

A Konkani convention will be held at the Divine Retreat Centre in November 2013. The convention will be led by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC, Director and Fr. Joseph Edattu VC, Assistant Director. All are welcome.

Date: Nov 3 - Nov 8, 2013

Charismatic Marian Cruise

Enter the experience of worship, with a Charismatic Marian Cruise brought to you by Divine. Sail from Rome to Sovana, Italy, Katakolon & Athens, Ephesus, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Israel and Egypt. To be led by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Fr. Ermelindo, San Giovanni Rotondo (St. Padre Pio's shrine, Italy) Music by Glen & Teresa La'Rive.

Dates: 30th October - 10th November, 2013

Faith Festival in Germany

Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil VC, Fr. Kuriakose Punnolil VC, Fr. Joby Kachappilly VC and Sr. Teresa Varakulam FCC, will lead a Bible convention at Freudenstadt, Germany.

Date: 12th August - 16th August, 2013

Malayalam Residential Retreat in the UK

Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil VC, Fr. George Panackal VC, Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Fr. Isac Maripatt VC, along with Sr. Therese FCC, Glen and Teresa La'Rive, will lead a Malayalam residential retreat in the UK.

Date: 5th August - 7th August, 2013

Retreats at the Divine Retreat Centre, Somersby, Sydney

Divine Retreat Centre, Somersby to hold retreats throughout 2013. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC to minister. For bookings, email drcsydney@gmail.com. Hurry, as admission is limited.

Date: May 2013 - December, 2013

Divine Overseas Mission in Hong Kong

Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC, along with Glen and Teresa La'Rive, will lead a Divine Oversea Mission in Hong Kong. Holy Mass will be celebrated; Eucharistic Adoration, talks, praise and worship sessions will be held in various venues across Hong Kong. Come and be renewed by the power of God's Word and anointed by His Spirit.

Dates: 25 May - 2 June, 2013

Divine Europe Fest

Divine Television to mark the fifth anniversary of its transmission in Europe. Programmes in Malayalam and English to be held in the UK, by the Divine team. Welcome to a spiritual banquet of God's Word and Christian music.

Date: 3 August, 2013

Divine Retreat Schedules

ENGLISH RETREATS

English retreats are held every week from Sunday to Friday. Special retreats are conducted for priests, religious and laity as well. Come and experience the Lord and grow in Him.

MALAYALAM RETREATS

Inner healing retreats, growth retreats, couples' retreats and youth retreats in Malayalam are led by Fr. Mathew Elavumkal, Fr. George Panackal, Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil, Fr. Joseph Edattu and Fr. Wilson Kuzhithadathil.

OTHER LANGUAGES

Retreats in Konkani, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu

Every week, retreats are held in five different regional languages of India, apart from in the local language - Malayalam. The retreats are led by Vincentian priests and supported by powerfully anointed laity of God.

Monthly Reflection by
Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC

A lot of people staggering through life in the moments of their desperation ask the questions, “Who is there for me to sort the problems of my life? Who can I count on in the difficult moments? Who will stand by me in the dark days?” A similar question was asked by the three women heading to the tomb of Jesus early that Easter morning...

20th May

Today, we pray for God's touch

Lord Jesus, God of love, we pray today that great peace comes into our world with Your one touch. Our world is torn by broken individuals, distant factions and fighting countries. We pray that Your hands heal each one of them. May the love of Your Holy Spirit cleanse individuals, families and communities. God bless us all. Amen.

Divine Call

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In pursuit of happiness

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