Bhurkunda : Our Lady of the poor
Began: 1955
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Lopes SJ
Asst Parish Priest: Fr. Anil Anid SJ
Catholics: 2709
The main focus is on regular pastoral visiting. BCC is receiving
attention. The Bhurkunda youth are found cooperative.
Began :- 1990
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Catholics:
The education ministry is booming. Family life is good. The people are simple and devout. Mass attendance is not always good. There is still a lot of influence of bongas-spirits. More structure input is needed. The parish is in need of stronger leadership among the laity as well as clergy. The Parish team is 'a bit weary on the job'. The FCC Sisters are rendering Medical services at the centre and in local villages. Poverty forces many to leave the area for jobs elsewhere.-
Patki : Masi Mander Pastoral Centre
Began:- 1998
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There are 78 Santhal Catholic families in 31 villages. Instruction is going on in 14 more villages.
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The long established pattern of regular Masses in villages is followed. There are two pre-marriage seminars each year and annual classes for first communion and confirmation. There are monthly meetings o f catechists, Mahila Sang and Catholic Sabha and Parish Council. Chechari Aam sabha is held twice a year.
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There are 10 Catholic villages, with 825 families. Ethnic groups are: Assurs, Korwas, Brijias; and Uraon. All the Asur children in the hostel are from Gumla District. The Mahila Sang and Yuva Sang are singled out as cooperative. The Asurs have land but prefer working in the bauxite mines.
