In 1972, Mr. Dennis Kanakkapillai wanted to construct a Shrine for St.Joseph at Eravipuithenthurai as a thanks giving. Mr. Alphonse Pirisant Co-operated him for the construction work. They Successfully opened the Shrine in the same year and it was blessed by Rev. Fr. Francis Neetany.

 In 1982 while Rev. Fr. Justin Alex was our Parish Priest roof of the Shrine was removed and new roof was made using tiles.

Later on the reconstruction work was started during the period of Rev. Fr. John Churchil Bas in 2004.The Face for the Shrine was planned by Mr. Robert Singh of Eraviputhenthurai. The work was started and new Shrine was opened on 22^nd April 2005 by Rev. Dr. Youhannon Mar Chrisostom, Bishop of Marthandam