Roman Catholic Church – Baccha

Contact Details

Roman Catholic Church
Baccha
Siripur P.O.,
Via Mirzachawki,
Sahebganj District – 813208,
Jharkhand, India.
Phone: +91 9430166384

Parish Priest: Fr. Joachim Viegas
Church Established: 1955

About Roman Catholic Church, Baccha

Roman Catholic Church, Baccha, holds a significant place in the missionary history of the region as it was one of the earliest centers where the Patna Jesuits began their pastoral work among the Santhal community. The first mud church built by the Jesuit missionaries was later demolished by the British Government due to restrictions on constructing buildings by foreigners in tribal areas.

After the Franciscan Third Order Regular (TOR) Fathers took charge, Baccha was served from Gokhla for several years. Fr. Thadeus Mudry TOR became the first resident priest and constructed the first priests’ residence at Baccha. The present church was built by Fr. James Alumkal and was blessed on 17 November 1976.

The parish has been guided by many dedicated priests over the years, including Fr. Anthony Xalxo TOR, Fr. Dionis Kiro TOR, Fr. Benvenute, Fr. Robert, Fr. Mathew Chennatt, Fr. James Alumkal, Fr. Alphonse F., Fr. C. J. Mathew, Fr. John Hembrom, Fr. Michael Hansdak, Fr. Marianus Kisku, and Fr. Joachim Viegas.

Today, Roman Catholic Church, Baccha, serves approximately 1,612 Catholics belonging to around 310 families across 28 villages. The parish also has a Sunday Mass center at Dhanbasaha, located about 5 km away. Situated approximately 105 km from Bhagalpur, Baccha continues to be a center of faith formation and missionary service, producing several priestly and religious vocations.

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Related:
Bhagalpur Diocese Churches
Catholic Churches in Jharkhand