Historical truths reveal that St. Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus, reached Crangannore (Kodungaloor) in Kerala in 52 AD and established faithful Christian communities by sharing his Christ experience with a few miracles. The Christians of Kerala, who trace the origin of their faith to St. Thomas, are called Syro-Malabar Christians.
 

Diocese of Kalyan established on April 30,1988 by Pope John Paul II,with Magr Paul Chittilapilly as its first Bishop.The Diocese comprises the civil districts of greater Bombay,Thane ,Nasik,Raigad,Pune,Kolhapur,Satara,Sangli, Solapur,Sindudurg,Ratnagiri,Dhule,Jalgoan,Ahemednagar.On Bishop Chittilappilly’s transfer to Thamarassery disoces,Kerela Bhishop Thomas Elavanal appointed on February 8th 1997.The diocese has an area of 1,45663sq.Kms and catholic population of more than 100000 members.

 In fact 1987 onwards priest belonging to Syro Malabar catholic from kerala started efforts for this diocese by uniting all Syro Malabar cathololics and fostering them towards the path of god and created an atmosphere of godly presence, leading them together to this holy path of divinity.

 Rev Fr.George Edakkalathur started wholehearted activities & prayers based in Majiwada and Manpada and coordinated all believers in to Jesus Christ and finally Holly Mass started in these two family centers.

 To further nature and flourish these two parishes of majiwada & manpada and lead them forward on the path of god, various priests were given the charge for specific tenures beginning with Rev Fr Thomas Klapura, Fr Vincent PArayil, Fr Jaciob Edakalathur, Fr Johnson Olakkengil, Fr Thomas Choondal, Fr Paul Pulikottil.All of the had put in their efforts for the upbringing of these two parishes. By the year 2001,under the leadership of Parish Priest Fr George Porathur And with support of Asst Vicar Fr Justin Kallely of thane,Varthak Nagar,MAjiwada & Manapada the parishners of majiwada & manpada decided to combine themselves to have a common parish.

 To make community spiritually unified and more prayful it was necessary to combine different activities of majiwada & manpada and establish a common parish. Seeing the increasing population and other related problems in carrying out the church activities .Bishop Mar Thomas Elavanal has given his consent for combine these two parishes. Accordingly a committee was formed from 120 families who worked relentlessly for the fulfillment of the dream of establishing an independent parish call Bl Kuriakose Elias Chavara Parish and started the search for suitable place.To boost up the people’s morale and lead them to the path of success and give timely directions to the committee, Rev Fr George proathur & Justin Kalleli had put in their unflinching efforts which remains memorable. 
 

 In the year 2002 Fr Justin Kallely was transferred and Fr Rajesh Mathew was given the charge as Asst Priest.
On 22nd December of 2002The historical event of the blessing of Bl.Kuriakose Chavara Community Centre took place under the auspicious presence of Vicar General Msgr Thomas Thalachira.This achievement was made possible mainly because of the strong prayers and restless efforts of Fr Rajesh Mathew along with trustees Mr K T Verghese & Mr. E P Francis and committee members which is always being thankfully remembered thankfully.
 

2nd February 2003Parish received the best and highest recognitions in the diocese of Kalyan.The holy Statue of Mother of victory was brought to this Church from the great pilgrim center of Mother Mary at Wigratgbad in the Diocese of Augsburg in Germany. This center attracts the faithful from various parts of Germany, Switzerland, Austria France and Italy. On February 2, 2003, the replica of Mother of Victory statue was unveiled by Mar Thomas Elavanal, Bishop of Kalyan Diocese in the presence of Rev. Fr. Thomas Maria Rimmel, Director of Pilgrim Center, Wigratgbad and declared it as a first Marian Pilgrim Centre of the Kalyan Diocese. Accordingly, the Mother of Victory Shrine came into being.
On 8th February, 2003 Fr Rajesh Mathew was appointed as first parish priest and subsequently the parish elevated as shrine of mother of victory shrine.Rev.Fr Rajesh Mathew was appointed as First Rector of shrine. 
 
 Ever since Mother of victory has landed in India in Tikujiniwadi, she has shown her presence felt in the hearts of distressed and needy. There are unbelievable miracles that have made this shrine of mother of victory renowned not only in Thane but all over Maharashtra and even in kerala and other parts of country. People keep pouring in with their petitions to offer novenas and she just like mother, answers all the prayers.

Priest who served in parish

1. Fr.Rajesh Mathew (Dec2002-Jan2004)
2.  Fr.Justin Kallellil (Jan2004-June2005)
3.  Fr.Kuriakose Kalaparambath (June2005-May 2009)

4.Fr.Sunnay Perupuzha (May2009- till date)

Trustee who served in parish

1. Mr.E P Francis & K T Varghese (Apr-05-Mar-06)
2. Mr. M J Sebastian  & P L Thomas (Apr-06-Mar-07)
3. Mr. P.T Paul & Joshimon K P (Apr-07-Mar08)
4. Mr.Tomy Thomas  & Jacob Chavara (Apr-08-Mar-09)

Milestones in the history of shrine

1. June 2003:- Mother Mary statue from Germany
2. Nov 2004:- Grotto blessing
3. Sep-2005:- Prayer for children and childless couples
4. Aug-2005:- Vijayadwani –Parish news letter –First edition
5. Sept-2007:- Marian pilgrimage
6. Sept-2007:- Centre elevated to parish by canonical law
7. July-2008:-  Shrine Website Launched
8. Aug-2008:- New catechism premise blessed
9. Sept-2008:- Vijayamathavu Audio  CD launched

10.Mar 2009:-New extension of parish blessed