The Preachers of Divine Mercy Monastery (PDM) was founded by Mar Jacob Manathodath (Bishop Emeritus of Palghat Diocese, Kerala, India), Rev. Fr. Saviour Varghese Vattayil, also known as Fr.Xavier Khan Vattayil, Rev. Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal, and Rev. Mother Amy Emmanuel ASJM.
On 30th May 2021, PDM Monastery received canonical approval as the Monastery Sui Juiris in the Roman Catholic Church. PDM Ruha Mount Monastery at Attapady, Kerala, India, is the mother Monastery of PDM.
The PDM Renewal Center Austin (PDM USA) was officially established on 28th July 2024, on the occasion of the feast of St. Alphonsa, a saint from Kerala, Southern India. Bishop Joy Alappatt of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago ceremoniously handed over the keys to Father Xavier Khan Vattayil PDM on this day. This event marks a significant milestone for PDM in the United States as it embarks on fulfilling its mission.