Q. What role did Complete B. Marak play in the development of St. Michael Catholic Church?
Complete B. Marak led the effort to rename the church to St. Michael Catholic Church and significantly contributed to its growth and community involvement.
St. Michael Catholic Church Borghola
In Borghola village, the first people to embrace Christianity of the Roman Catholic denomination were Billo B. Marak and his wife, Bipula G. Sangma. By nineteen ninety-seven, there were only six Catholic households in the village. Initially, a simple thatched church was constructed. At that time, the village fell under Bongaigaon Parish, although later it was reassigned to Bahalpur Parish due to the distance. During this period, a tin-roofed church was built with the help of Fr. Chenian, the parish priest, which significantly advanced the construction of the church. Many years later, the parish was transferred to Kokrajhar, where services were provided under Don Bosco Parish. During this transition, Fr. Pitor, the parish priest of Kokrajhar, especially supported the youth and encouraged the villagers to move forward in their development. Upon arriving at Kokrajhar Parish, Fr. Pitor discussed providing the villagers with a new church. The mistri (head craftsman) arrived on Sunday,...
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