Divine Retreat Centre

What Divine Retreat Centre does

Divine Retreat Centre is a non-profit Catholic retreat organization founded in 1989 and operated by the Vincentian Congregation's Mary Matha Province with the blessing of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. It conducts week-long residential spiritual retreats every week in seven languages (English, Malayalam, Konkani, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) across two campuses on either side of the NH 544 highway in Chalakudy, Kerala, serving an average of 5,000 retreatants weekly and over 10 million pilgrims cumulatively. The core offering combines sacramental and charismatic Catholic spirituality — including daily worship, Holy Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, preaching, testimonies, praise and worship, Confession and spiritual counseling — with no charge to participants.

Beyond retreats, the organization operates a diversified ecosystem through thirteen wholly-owned subsidiaries under the Divine Charitable Trust (registered under the FCRA): nine charitable homes caring for over 2,000 marginalized persons (including 400 mentally challenged, 100 AIDS patients, 50 palliative cancer patients, and de-addiction, elderly and women's/children's homes); the Divine Vision Television Ministry broadcasting 24-hour gospel programming on Goodness TV and Divine TV plus YouTube; Divine Voice Publications (a monthly magazine in six languages) and the Mustard Kids children's journal; Divine Institute of Bible & Spirituality (a Bible college accredited by the Pontifical Institute, Aluva); Divine Printers And Publishers (200 staff); and Divine Dairy Farm (supplying milk to 3,000 residents).

The organization is funded primarily through donations, recurring spiritual partnerships, structured sponsorships (Child, Room, Helping Hand tiers), TV-viewer contributions, and modest Bible-course fees. It reaches audiences globally via TV and YouTube in the UK, Europe, Middle East, USA, Canada, India and South Asia, with no disclosed revenue and no VC or institutional ownership.

Name

Divine Retreat Centre

Legal name

Divine Retreat Centre

Website

https://drcm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Divine Retreat Centre is a non-profit Catholic ministry in Kerala, India operating week-long spiritual retreats in 7 languages for ~5,000 attendees weekly, alongside 9 charitable homes, a global 24-hour TV ministry, and an accredited Bible college.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Catholic spiritual retreats
• Religious charitable services
• Faith-based media ministry
• Bible education programs
• Spiritual healing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalakudi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Donation-based funding model where supporters contribute financially to the ministry of evangelization and support of marginalized residents. Donations support media ministry, retreats, and charitable homes operations.
2. Educational Programs: Divine Institute of Bible and Spirituality charges Rs. 35,000 for 8-month long-term course including boarding and lodging, plus Rs. 500 registration fee. Short-term courses also available.
3. Sponsorship Programs: Divine Child Sponsor program at 15,000 INR yearly per child; Divine Room Sponsorship at 50,000 INR total; Divine Helping Hand at 15,000 INR for sick/destitute person care.
4. Spiritual Partnership: Regular monthly donations from spiritual partners who commit amounts monthly to support the television ministry and evangelization costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Divine Retreat Centre conducts week-long residential Catholic spiritual retreats every week in 7 languages (English, Malayalam, Konkani, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) for spiritual renewal, healing, and reconciliation. Beyond retreats, it operates nine charitable homes for over 2,000 marginalized residents, runs a 24-hour television ministry on Goodness TV and Divine TV, publishes multi-language spiritual magazines, and offers accredited Bible college courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Divine Vision Television Ministry: Catholic gospel television ministry broadcasting spiritual programs on Divine TV and Goodness TV channels, reaching viewers globally
• Divine Voice Publications
• Mustard Kids
• Divine Charitable Trust
• Divine Youth
• Power International Youth Retreat

Products and services

• Week-long Spiritual Retreats Residential Catholic spiritual retreats conducted every week in 7 languages (English, Malayalam, Konkani, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) for spiritual renewal, healing, inner wounds, freedom from addictions, and family reconciliation. Retreats run Sunday to Friday with daily worship, Holy Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, preaching, testimonies, praise and worship, Confession, and spiritual counselling. Provided free of charge to participants.
• Charitable Homes (Nine Facilities) Residential care across nine charitable homes serving over 2,000 marginalized residents, including Divine Care Centre (400 mentally challenged), St. Vincent's Home for AIDS patients (100), Divine Palliative Care Centre (50 cancer patients), De-Addiction Centre (drug/alcohol rehabilitation), Maria Shanti Bhavan (100 elderly women), Divine Villa for Girls, St. Mary's Home for destitute women and children, Divine Mercy Home (elderly men), and De Paul Home for Boys. Care includes medical support, counseling, occupational therapy, prayer, and reconciliation.
• Divine Vision Television Ministry 24-hour Catholic gospel television ministry broadcasting on Goodness TV and Divine TV channels, reaching viewers across India, Middle East, South Asia, UK, Europe, USA, and Canada. Programmes include daily Holy Mass, Divine Mercy Adoration, Morning Worship, teachings, testimonies, and special retreats. Also distributed via YouTube channels 'Goodness TV' and 'Divine Retreat Centre Goodness TV'.
• Divine Voice Publications Monthly spiritual magazine published in English, Malayalam, Konkani, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil featuring teachings of anointed priests, Bible scholars, testimonies, and program updates. Also publishes 'Mustard Kids' (English) and 'Kaithiri' (Malayalam) monthly spiritual journals for children. Heavily subsidized for spiritual growth.
• Divine Institute of Bible & Spirituality Bible college offering short-term (2 months) and long-term (8 months) Bible courses with faculty of Bible scholars and spirituality professors. Long-term course awards a Diploma from the Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Aluva. Includes training in preaching ministry, family counselling, personality development, and Christian leadership. Course fee Rs. 35,000 plus Rs. 500 registration. Open to priests, religious, and lay persons aged 20-70.
• Divine Printers and Publishers Full-fledged printing unit with sophisticated machines that prints Bibles in various languages at subsidized rates, along with spiritual publications and books. Operates with 200 trained and employed staff.
• Divine Dairy Farm Dairy farm located 2 kilometres from the retreat centre housing cows, goats, ducks, chicken, and piggery. Supplies milk for retreatants and the 3,000 residents of the Retreat Centre and its charitable homes.
• Weekly Zoom Prayer Meeting Virtual prayer gathering held every Saturday from 7-8pm featuring simplified Word of God, anointing, praise, and worship. Zoom link provided for participants to join remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 million pilgrims attended since 1989
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goodness TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 August 2002Divine Vision television programs telecast round the clock on Goodness TV channel for India, Middle East and South Asia. Goodness TV distributes Divine's gospel programming to television audiences across these regions.
• Divine TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 August 2002Divine Vision television programs broadcast on Divine TV channel. Divine TV serves as a distribution channel for Divine's spiritual content to reach viewers across multiple countries.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-AngamalycoreOthersThe Divine Retreat Centre operates with the blessing of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which provides ecclesiastical oversight and endorsement for the retreat ministry.
• Vincentian Congregation - Mary Matha ProvincecoreOthersThe Divine Retreat Centre is run by the Fathers of the Vincentian Congregation's Mary Matha Province, who provide all pastoral leadership, preaching, counseling, and administrative services. The Vincentian Congregation pattern their ministry on St. Vincent de Paul's spirituality of serving the poor.
• Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy, AluvaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Divine Institute of Bible and Spirituality offers long-term Bible courses that confer a Diploma certificate from the Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Aluva, Kerala, India. This provides academic accreditation for the spiritual training program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Trinity Retreat Centre (Kerala): Catholic retreat centre operating in Kerala, India. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre as a regional Catholic retreat provider offering organised spiritual programs in the same geographic market.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni: One of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage shrines in India, located in Tamil Nadu. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre as a major Catholic devotional destination in South India drawing millions of pilgrims annually, though it focuses on Marian pilgrimage rather than week-long retreats.
• Mount St. Joseph Retreat Centre, Kerala: Catholic retreat centre in Kerala offering residential retreats for priests, religious, and laity. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre's domestic retreat offering and audience segments.

Direct peers

• Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: Major Marian pilgrimage site in Portugal run by the Catholic Church, hosting millions of pilgrims for prayer and healing services. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre as a high-traffic Catholic spiritual destination with a multi-decade track record.
• Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: Iconic Catholic pilgrimage site in France operated under the Diocese of Tarbes and Lourdes, drawing millions annually for healing and spiritual renewal. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre's combination of Catholic sacramental ministry, healing focus, and large-scale pilgrim accommodation.
• Shrine of Our Lady of Medjugorje: Major international Catholic pilgrimage and retreat site in Bosnia and Herzegovina drawing millions of pilgrims worldwide. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre as a Catholic spiritual destination offering organised retreats, prayer programs, and reported healings.

Others

• Marian Shrines and Pilgrimage Operators (India): Indian travel agencies and pilgrimage operators organising Catholic pilgrimage tours to Marian shrines and retreat centres. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre given the connection to pilgrimage-driven travel and devotional tourism in India.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic World Report / EWTN Religious Broadcasting: Global Catholic media network operating the EWTN television channel and digital platforms. Comparable to Divine Retreat Centre's Divine Vision TV and Goodness TV media ministry as a Catholic broadcaster reaching global audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DivineGoodnessTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/divineyouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/divine-retreat-centre---india

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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