St. Mary’s Church – Mariampahari

About the Church

St. Mary’s Church, Mariampahari is a Roman Catholic parish located in Mariampahari, Jamui district, Bihar. Established in 1944, the church serves the Catholic community through Holy Mass, prayer, the sacraments, and pastoral care. It is a welcoming place of worship for parishioners and visitors.

Contact Details

Address:
St. Mary’s Church
Mariampahari,
P.O. Charkapathal (Sono),
Jamui – 811314,
Bihar, India.

Phone: 06349-283458, +91 94306 28129

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jerome Barboza

Established: 1944

History

St. Mary’s Church was originally a sub-station of Chakai Parish. At first, priests from Chakai visited Mariampahari to celebrate Sunday Holy Mass. Later, the parish became independent in the early 1960s as the Catholic community continued to grow.

With the support of mission organizations, the parish developed its church buildings and pastoral services. In addition, Rev. Fr. Gregory Kuttickal became the first diocesan priest to reside in Mariampahari in 1974. Later, the church was renovated under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Scaria Kollerette and was blessed on 15 December 1994.

Today, St. Mary’s Church serves about 668 Catholics from nearly 153 families across 40 villages. Moreover, the parish celebrates Holy Mass, offers catechism classes, and organizes community programs throughout the year. Therefore, the church continues to be an important center of Catholic faith in the Jamui district.

Furthermore, improved road and bridge facilities have made travel to the parish easier for both parishioners and visitors. As a result, the church remains active in serving the spiritual needs of the surrounding communities.

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For official information about the Catholic Church, visit the Holy See (Vatican).