St. Thomas Church – Jhajha

About the Church

St. Thomas Church, Jhajha is a Roman Catholic parish located in Jhajha, Jamui district, Bihar. Established in 1950, 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 parishioners and visitors.

Contact Details

Address:
St. Thomas Church
Jhajha,
P.O. Jhajha,
Jamui – 811308,
Bihar, India.

Phone: 06349-223888, +91 94312 14405

Parish Priest & Principal: Rev. Fr. Chrisostom Besra

Established: 1950

History

St. Thomas Church has served the Catholic community in Jhajha for many decades. At first, the faithful were cared for by priests from Chakai because there was no resident parish priest. Later, Rev. Fr. Daniel T. Rice SJ built the church to meet the growing pastoral needs of the area.

Afterwards, Rev. Fr. Thomas Vetticad became the first diocesan priest to reside in Jhajha. Over the years, many priests continued to strengthen parish life through regular worship, pastoral care, and educational service. Moreover, the parish also supported the nearby mission station at Gotari by celebrating Holy Mass there whenever possible.

Today, St. Thomas Church serves about 100 Catholics from nearly 50 families across 25 villages. In addition, the parish manages an English-medium school that contributes to the education of local children. The parish campus has also been improved with renovated buildings, landscaped surroundings, and a cemetery that serves both Catholic and Protestant communities.

Therefore, St. Thomas Church continues to be an important center of Catholic faith, education, and community service in the Jamui district.

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