The keystone of the old church
The keystone of the old church bearing the date 1599 over the eastern gate of the Monastery was laid.
The Governor of Bengal confirms the grant of the land.
Manucci the foreign traveller and historian visits Bandel
By Bixquert - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bernier visits Bandel
Bernier visits Bandel. He resided in India for twelve years from 1657 to 1669. The greater part of his residence was spent at the court of Aurengzeb, whose camp he followed in 1665 from Delhi to Kashmir through the length of the Punjab. He was a physician by profession.
Enlargement of the church
Cathedral Church of Calcutta
Some Portuguese accompany Job Charnock to Calcutta and established a church, which eventually became the cathedral church of Calcutta. This is the fourth oldest church in Bengal, the earlier ones were in Bandel, Chinsurah and Serampore.
The Earliest Recorded Episcopal Visit
The Bishop of Mylapore visits Bandel Church
Pillaging of Monastery
Siraj•ud•dulla pillages the monastery and all the documents are destroyed.
Controversy
Controversy with the Portuguese government over ownership of land Memorandum by Prior.
Abolishment of magisterial power
The English Governor General of East India Company abolishes the Prior's magisterial power.
Second Memorandum
The Prior sends the second memorandum.
Change of administration
The priests from the diocese of Mylapore take over the administration of the church.
St. John School
Bandel St. John’s School was established in 1870 by the then Prior of Bandel Church, Rev. AC. Rodriguez, and is owned and administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
Belfry Damage
The belfry of the church was damaged by earthquake.
The statue of Our Lady
The statue of Our Lady of Happy Voyage is taken to the newly erected balcony.
The Salesians of Bandel
The Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco take over the administration from the Bishop of Mylapore.
Major repairs
Major repairs of the Church
New Altar and Chapel
New altar and chapel on the roof of the church attached to the balcony.
Damage by Lightning
Damage to the church caused by lightning.
Major repair
Major repair of part of the roof of the Sanctuary
Governor Visit
West bengal governor Mr. Pandey visit the shrine.
Governor Visit
West Bengal governor Mr. Nurul Hasan visits the shrine
The boundary wall construction begins.
Forcefully stopped construction
L.F. Workers forcefully stopped the construction of the boundary wall.
Renovation and Beautification
On November 25th the church is elevated to the status of Minor Basilica. the work of renovation and beautification is in progress.
Mother Teresa Visit
Mother Teresa visit Bandel for the celebration of 125 years of St John’s School. This was held in 1995 and organized a civic reception for Mother.
Governor Visit
25th October, West Bengal governor A.R. Kidwai visits the Basilica. Inauguration of the yearlong celebrations for the 4th centenary of the Basilica to be concluded on Nov. 14th, 1999.