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Mary Help of Christians Parish | BERHAMPORE
Diocese : Krishnagar 1955 - Mary Help of Christians
Activities: Parish, Boarding and Primary School.
Catholic Church, Berhampore P.O., Murshidabad Dt., W. Bengal 742 101
E-mail: skuzhipala@sancharnet.in
Phone:(03482) 250734
History:
Berhampore Parish was founded in 1855 by the Milan Fathers, but closed down in 1864 when their leader Fr. Parietti died. It was entrusted to the Salesians in 1928, as a part of Krishnagar diocese. It was reopened as a residential parish in 1955 by Fr. Vincent Lazarro who built there a new church. Later Fr. John Schilder opened a primary school. In 1966, with the opening of a centre at Azimganj, the Santal mission was looked after from there. From 1978 under the leadership of
Fr. Sebastian Kuzhipala a dozen substations were opened and the Salesian works took on greater proportion. On 20 February 2000, Darafnagar was established as a new parish and handed over to the diocese. Currently Kandhi Mission under this parish is being pioneered by Fr. David Mondol.
Today
Berhampore Parish is a vibrant centre, catering for the Catholics of Berhampore town and many neighbouring villages with varied ethnic groups. The Old Church has been demolished and a larger one was built in its place in 2003. There is a hostel for primary children with facilities for coaching classes. The parish activities for development and social welfare are carried out in 11 sub-stations. Associations like the YCS, Legion of Mary and Don Bosco Past Pupils are also active.
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