Rev Fr. G.F. Choondal 1936-44
It was in 1937 (21st of July) St. Joseph’s Novena on Wednesdays was started which brought blessings on the devotees of St. Joseph. Rev. Fr. G.F. Choondal initiated this function which brought glory and fame to Pavaratty Shrine. His assistant Fr. Sebastian Karathra also helped him to make the venture successful. The fame of Pavaratty reached all over Kerala during his period. The Christians and the non-Christians, the rich and the poor, from far and near, flocked to the Shrine, especially on Wednesdays.