St. Mary’s Church – Nipania

About the Church

St. Mary’s Church, Nipania is a Roman Catholic parish located in Nipania, Banka district, Bihar. Established in 1988, the church serves the Catholic community through Holy Mass, prayer, the sacraments, and pastoral care. It is a place of worship, faith, and fellowship for local families.

Contact Details

Address:
St. Mary’s Church
Nipania,
P.O. Dudhari,
Banka – 813102,
Bihar, India.

Phone: +91 94318 71008

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. N. M. Thomas

Established: 1988

History

The mission at Nipania began through the efforts of a Christian Santhal who worked in the Banka Block. Later, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kozhimala regularly visited the village from the Bhagalpur Minor Seminary to serve the growing Catholic community.

As the number of faithful increased, land was purchased for the mission. Afterwards, a primary school was built to serve local children. At first, Holy Mass was celebrated in one of the classrooms. Over time, the parish continued to develop under the guidance of several dedicated priests.

Today, St. Mary’s Church serves about 375 Catholics from nearly 70 families across 15 villages. Moreover, the parish celebrates Holy Mass, offers catechism classes, and supports various spiritual and community activities. Therefore, the church remains an important center of Catholic faith in the Banka district.

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