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About Us
 How the Potta-Divine ministry beganThe Potta-Divine retreat ministry is part of the renewal movement of the Vincentian Congregation of India, based on the spiritual traditions bequeathed by St. Vincent de Paul. "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor" (Lk 4:18) This was taken by St.Vincent as a special motto for his own ministry and that of the society of priests that he founded. The Vincentian Congregation, patterned on the society of priests founded by St. Vincent de Paul, was started in India in 1904. The two main aims of the Vincentian Congregation are:
Since 1950, Indian Vincentian priests have been conducting popular mission retreats in parishes in Kerala, India. The effect has been overwhelming – it brought out a dynamic spiritual transformation in the lives of people. In 1977, the Potta ashram was established as the centre to direct and to co-ordinate popular mission retreats. Full time preachers began to stay over to pray and prepare together. Large crowds began to flock to the ashram – the sick, the brokenhearted, and those seeking spiritual deliverance from vices including alcohol and drug addictions. God’s compassionate love poured out in abundance and healed many, as the good news of salvation was preached to all. The facilities at Potta ashram became inadequate for the large number of people converging for week-long residential retreats held in Malayalam. A sprawling residence was acquired at Muringoor, on the banks of Chalakudy River, six kilometres away from Potta - it was named Divine Retreat Centre. The mighty works of God spread far and wide, all over the world, and the pilgrims poured in. New vistas opened up and retreats began in six other languages – English, Konkani, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. Today, Divine Retreat Centre is the largest Catholic retreat centre in the world. Since 1990, over 10 million pilgrims from all over the world have attended retreats here. Weekly retreats in 7 languages are held non-stop every week of the year. It is truly an achievement possible only by the grace of God. |
Divine Updates
POWER 2012 at Divine Retreat CentreDRC is back with the highlight of the year: the 7th International Youth Conference - POWER 2012. 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 22 - July 27, 2012 |
32nd National Youth RetreatNational youth retreat at 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 20 - 25, 2012
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Residential Retreat in the UKRetreat to be led by Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil VC, Fr. George Panackal VC, Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC, Br. Babu Panackal, Glen & Tresa La'Rive. Date: 6 August - 8 August, 2012 |
Inner Healing Retreat for PriestsEnglish retreat for priests to be directed by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC. To be held at the Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. Dates: 23 September - 28 September, 2012 |
International Youth Gathering in GermanyYou will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you (Acts 1:8) International youth gathering to be held in Germany in 2012. Come and be blessed. Date: 5-9 September, 2012 |
Divine Mission in CanadaFr Michael Payyapilly VC, Fr Joseph Edattu VC and Nishant Fernando will be leading the Divine Mission in Canada. All are welcome. Date: 10 - 25 March, 2012 |
Youth for Jesus Convention in CanadaYouth convention (for students from 15-25 years) to be led by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Fr Joseph Edattu VC & Nishant Fernando, in Ontario. Admission by tickets. Date: 15 March, 2012 |
Family Prayer Mission's Lenten Retreat in CanadaExperience the power of God - through the powerful ministry of Fr Michael Payyapilly VC, Fr Joseph Edattu VC and Nishant Fernando. Daily proclamation of the Word of God, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic celebration and healing service. Dates: 16, 17 & 18 March, 2012 |
Divine Retreats in USAFr. George Panackal VC, Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC, Glen and Teresa La'Rive will lead retreats in English and Malayalam in various churches in the US. Dates: 24 February - 1 April, 2012 |
MAGNIFICAT in Bangalore (February 25, 2012)Celebrate and an evening of grace with our Lord at the 'Magnificat' on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Fr. Michael Payyapilly will lead the service from 5 pm - 8 pm. Special prayers for students preparing for exams. Venue: St. Joseph's Boys' School Chapel, Museum Road, Bangalore |
Hindi convention DIVYA KRIPA 2012Divine Retreat Centre will be conducting our second Hindi convention from the 27th of May to the 1st of June, 2012. Two retreats will be held simultaneously on the campus, one for the adults/couples and another for the youth. His Grace Archbishop Vincent M Concessao of Delhi Archdiocese will inaugurate the convention. Date: May 27 - June 1, 2012 |
Evangelisation Retreat for SistersEnglish retreat for religious sisters to be directed by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC. To be held at the Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. Dates: 21 October - 26 October, 2012 |
Retreat and Formation for Spiritual LeadershipEnglish retreat for priests, religious and lay leaders in ministry - to be directed by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC and Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC. To be held at the Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor. Dates: 9 September - 14 September, 2012 |
Divine Retreats Schedule
Retreats in Konkani, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and TeluguEvery 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. |
English retreatsEnglish 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 retreatsInner healing retreats, growth retreats, couples' retreats and youth retreats in Malayalam are led by Fr. Mathew Elavumkal, Fr. Naickomparambil, Fr. Panackal and Fr. Biju Koonan
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