Roman Catholic Diocese of Bhagalpur

Diocese of Bhagalpur
Dioecesis Bhagalpurensis
भागलपुर के सूबा
Location
Country India
Ecclesiastical province Patna
Metropolitan Patna
Statistics
Area 17,766 km2 (6,859 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2012)
9,446,000
78,359 (0.8%)
Parishes 140[1]
Schools 70
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Bhagalpur
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Kurian (Ciriaco) Valiakandathil
Metropolitan Archbishop William D'Souza
Website
http://www.dioceseofbhagalpur.org/

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bhagalpur (Latin: Bhagalpuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bhagalpur in the Ecclesiastical province of Patna in India.

History

This was the first building where the Christian Settlement at Bhagalpur Diocese began

Christian presence from 1779 has been documented. The early Christians were mainly indigo planters, railwaymen and their dependents. They did have a few handful of natives.

During the Capuchin Period (1779-1919), Bhagalpur was at first the part of Prefecture of Tibet-Hindustan erected by the Sacred Congregation of the Evangelisation of the Peoples in 1703. It became a resident station in 1783.

The Jesuit Period (1919-1983): The Patna Jesuits started working here since 1921. Their missionary efforts were directed mainly among the Santhals.

On August 3, 1956,[2][3] Bhagalpur was detached from the Patna Diocese and the Prefecture Apostic was established. Msgr. Urban McGarry tor, was appointed the Prefect Apostolic.

It was promoted as Diocese of Bhagalpur on January 11, 1965.[2][3] Most Rev Urban Eugene McGarry tor[2][3] was appointed as its first Bishop. The diocese comprised the districts of Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui and the civil blocks of lakshmipur, Kharagpur and Tarapur of Mnger district of Bihar, Godda, Giridih, Deoghar and Sarawan of Deoghar district and Mandro block of Sahebgunj district of Jharkhand.

Leadership

Bishop Kurian Valiakandathil of Diocese of Bhagalpur
Bishop Thomas Kozhimala of Diocese of Bhagalpur

Seminary

The seminary at Sahibgunj

This seminary at Bhagalpur, Sahibgunj is the training center for the first two years of priesthood. A hostel is attached to the seminary where students live. To the right is the hostel and to the left is the semnary.

Hospitals

There are 42 hospitals run by the Diocese of Bhagalpur.

Psychiatric hospital run by the Diocese of Bhagalpur

Punaruthanam Ashram at Sahebgunj is working for the Psychiatric patients of Bhagalpur

Schools

Bishop Urban School at Sahebgunj, Bhagalpur

There are more than 70 schools run by the Diocese of Bhagalpur. The most well known are St. Joseph's School - Bhagalpur, Mount Assisi School - Bhagalpur, Mount Carmel School - Bhagalpur, St. Joseph's School - Kahalgaon, St. Teresa School - Bhagalpur, C.M.S. School - Bhagalpur, St. Paul's School Bhagalpur.

The list of Schools is given here:

School Location Principal Phone Number
Carmel School Giridih Sr. M. Basil 06532-222524
Mount Carmel School Bhagalpur Sr Carmine Marie 0641-2400323
Mount Assisi School Bhagalpur Fr. Augustine Kulapuram, TOR 0641-2400316
Mount Assisi School, Ranitalab Bhagalpur Fr. Thomas Chittookalam 0641-2400414
St. Francis School Deoghar Fr. John Kochuchira 06432-222465
St. Thomas School, Godda Godda Fr. Valson George 064221-222025
St. Joseph's School, Jhajha Jamui Fr. Mathew A.C. 06349-223258
St. Joseph's School, Kabirpur Bhagalpur Fr. Varghese Panangatt. 0641-2500835
St. Joseph's School, NTPC Bhagalpur Fr. Vincent Saldanha 923/22226
St. Joseph's School, Pakarthalla Bhagalpur Fr. Augustine Pereira 923/22410
St. Francis Junior School, Jasidih Deoghar Sr. Caroline 06432-270410
St. Theresa's School Bhagalpur Sr. Scholastica, CTC 0641-2400771
St. Theresa's School, Aliganj Bhagalpur Sr. Rosemeir, CTC 0641-2420667
St. Joseph's School, Jagathpur Banka Fr. Joseph Thanniparampil 06424-232880

Hostels

List of Boys hostels run by the Diocese of Bhagalpur

Hostel Location
Sacred Heart Hostel, Babumahal Banka
Savio Hostel, Baccha Sahebganj
St. Joseph's Hostel, Baromasia Godda.
St. Paul's Hostel, Bhalua Jamui
St. Patrick's Hostel, Basmata Banka.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Belatanr Giridih
Sacred Heart Hostel, Chakai Jamui
Prabhat Tara Hostel, Chandanahat Godda
St. Theresa's Hostel, Charkapathar Banka.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Chirkee Giridih.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Dakaita Godda.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Chirkee Giridih.
Boys Hostel, Dambruhat Godda
St. Mary's Hostel, Khorimahua Giridih
St. Thomas's Hostel, Dulabitha Giridih
St. Jude's Hostel, Dumaria Banka.
Vianney Hostel, Giridih. Giridih
Cannel English Medium School Hostel Giridih.
Carmel Hindi Medium School Hostel Giridih
St. Mary's Hostel, Agiamur Godda
Krist Raja Hostel Godda
St. Stanislaus Hostel, Gokhla Bhagalpur
Prabhat Tara Hostel, Harimohra Banka
Jhajha-Arunoday Hostel, Jhajha Jamui.
St. Xavier's Hostel, Kharagpur Munger.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Leela Sahebganj
St. John Britto H.S.Hostel, Maheshmunda Giridih
St. John Britto M.S.Hostel, Maheshmunda Giridih
Infant Jesus Hostel, Mangra Godda.
Mission Hostel, Manikbathan Godda
St. Daniel's Hostel, Mariampahari Jamui
St. Francis H. S. Hostel, Poreyahat Godda
St. Francis M. S. Hostel, Poreyahat Godda
St. Anthony's Hostel, Phulbaria Godda
Pushpa Hostel, Sokho Jamui
St. Thomas Hostel, Sundermur Godda
St. Paul's Hostel, Thillaiya Giridih
St. Anthony's Hostel, Tilkimaron Giridih
Little Flower Hostel, Kusumba Godda.
St. Mary's Hostel, Tisri Giridih.

List of Girls hostels run by the Diocese of Bhagalpur

Hostel Location
St. Mary's Hostel, Agiamur Godda
Savio Hostel, Baccha Sahebganj.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Baromasia Godda.
St. Paul's Hostel, Bhalua Jamui
St. Patrick's Hostel, Bhalua Jamui.
St. Patricks's Hostel, Basmata Banka.
Holy Cross Hostel, Belatanr Giridih.
Sacred Heart Hostel, Chakai Jamui
Holy Cross Hostel, Chandnahat Godda.
Holy Family Hostel, Charkapathar Banka
St. Joseph's Hostel, Chirky Dt.Giridih
St. Joseph's Hostel, Dakaita Godda
St. Joseph's Hostel, Dambruhat Godda.
Maria Hostel, Khorimahua Giridih
Holy Cross Hostel, Dulabitha Giridih.
St. Jude's Hostel, Dumaria Banka
St. Michael's H. S. Hostel, Gokhla Bhagalpur
Nirmala H. S. Hostel, Harimohra Banka
St. Francis Hostel, Kathibari Godda
Xavier Hostel, Kharagpur Munger.
St. Joseph's Hostel, Leela Sahebganj.
Krist Raja Hostel, Godda. Godda
St. Michael's M. S. Hostel, Gokhla Bhagalpur.
Holy Family Hostel, Mangra Godda
Holy Family Hostel, Mariampahari Jamui
Holy Family Hostel, Poreyahat Godda.
St. Anthony's Hostel, Phulbaria Godda
Pushpa Hostel, Sokho Jamui.
St. Thomas's Hostel, Sundermur Godda.
St. Paul's Hostel, Thillaiya Giridih.
St. Mary's Hostel, Tisri Giridih
Little Flower Hostel, Kusumba Godda
The Old Church at Sahebgunj
This is the Cemetery at Sahebgunj, Bhagalpur

Social Initiatives

The Diocese of Bhagalpur has been involved in helping people around Bhagalpur in all the districts that it operates. They provide flood relief material and are able to mobilize resources and money for the charity work during local disasters (Mainly flood)

The Diocese of Bhagalpur has attempted to bring good understanding between various religions. All schools of the Diocese cater to every religion and sect. There is special provision for the needy in most of the schools.

Dialogue Between Religious leaders

Dialogues between religious leaders are often conducted by the Diocese.

Buddhist monk hosted by Diocese of Bhagalpur
Shri Shankaracharya Hosted by the Diocese of Bhagalpur
Hindu Yoga Instructor hosted by Diocese of Bhagalpur

Information

Figure Number
diocesan priests 78[1]
religious priests 24[1]
religious sisters 345[1]
religious brothers 7[1]
orphanages 3
hostels 81
hospitals 42

Address: Chancery Office, Nawab Colony, P.O. Box 61, Bhagalpur-812001, Bihar, India

References

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