Catholic Church, Diphu was established in the year 1971. This parish was the result of the Vision and Mission of Rev. Fr. John Mariae. He, along with Fr. Cyriac Thundathil worked tirelessly to bring up this mission in this part of East Karbi Anglong. In this venture, they had undertaken facing at times the rough storms of life nevertheless loving and enduring the hardships for the people for whose sake they had sacrificed their everything. Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel joined the mission in the same year. |
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This was the second parish opened in Karbi Anglong. When Diphu Diocese was erected, it became the Cathedral Church of the diocese of Diphu. |
Realizing the need of the time, Fr. John Mariae opened Don Bosco School at Diphu before the opening of the parish in the year 1969. The establishment of Don Bosco School boosted the developments of the area. Today Don Bosco Higher Secondary School at Diphu stands as an epitome of educational excellence. Hundreds of students have passed out of this great institution and are placed well in the society. Today the Diphu parish is blessed with over 2500 Catholics. |
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| Names of the Villages & Units |
No. |
Name |
Family |
Distance |
1. |
Rongkhelan |
20 |
1 Km |
2. |
Rongnihang |
33 |
1 Km |
3. |
Phonglangso |
16 |
1 Km |
4. |
Rongtharve |
16 |
2 Kms |
5. |
Rongpangbong |
48 |
2 Kms |
6. |
Rongkangjang |
12 |
2 Kms |
7. |
Lorulangso |
56 |
4 Kms |
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| Villages |
No. |
Name |
Family |
Distance |
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Langmili Terang arong |
13 |
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Langmili Bey arong |
13 |
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Serlongjon |
10 |
02 Kms |
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Hapjan Tisso arong |
06 |
18 Kms |
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Manja Hidim Terom |
39 |
18 Kms |
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Manja Garo I |
20 |
19 Kms |
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Manja Garo II |
06 |
17 Kms |
08. |
Siloni, Longnit Garo |
24 |
29 Kms |
09. |
Dilaji Garo |
23 |
05 Kms |
10. |
Upper Dilaji Adivasi |
40 |
13 Kms |
11. |
Bagmari Garo |
41 |
10 Kms |
12. |
Nailalung Garo |
40 |
20 Kms |
13. |
4th & 5th Mils Garo & Adivasi |
30 |
03Kms |
14. |
Upper Longnit Garo |
16 |
27 Kms |
15. |
Moldam Garo |
04 |
10 Kms |
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Parish Priest |
Assistant
Parish Priest |
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| Parish Priests |
01. |
Fr. John Mariae |
1971 – 1980 |
02. |
Fr. Cyriac Thundathil |
1980 – 1988 |
03. |
Fr. Zachary Mundekthara |
1988 – 1992 |
04. |
Fr. John Mariae |
1992 – 1996 |
05. |
Fr. Thomas Mangalassery |
1996 – 2002 |
06. |
Fr. Mathew Thomas |
2002 – 2008 |
07. |
Fr. John Timung |
2008 - |
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| Assistant Priests |
01. |
Fr. Cyriac Thundathil |
1972 – 1973 |
02. |
Fr. Joseph |
1973 – 1976 |
03. |
Fr. Sebastian Marangattu |
1976 – 1983 |
04. |
Fr. Zachary Mundekthara |
1983 – 1986 |
05. |
Fr. Shajan Chemmacheril |
1990 – 1991 |
06. |
Fr. Johnson Chemmacheril |
1992 – 1996 |
07. |
Fr. Augustus Barla |
2000 -2001 |
08. |
Fr. Tobias Barwa |
2002 – 2005 |
09. |
Fr. Saji Luckose |
2005 – 2008 |
10. |
Fr. John Palathinkal |
2008 - 2009 |
11. |
Fr. Sojan Karakunneth |
2009 - 2011 |
12 |
Fr Nelson Teron |
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Mass Timings: |
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Sunday: |
7.00 Am Hindi
8-30 Am Karbi |
Weekdays: |
6.00 Am Karbi, Hindi and English |
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| Address : |
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Catholic Church
P.B. No. 24
Diphu P.O.
Karbi Anglong
Assam – 782 460
Phone- 03671-272386
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