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, the twenty-second of September, and the construction work began on the following Monday. Remarkably, the new church was completed in just three months. In January, Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil of Bongaigaon blessed and inaugurated the new church, which was considered a significant milestone for the Catholic community in Borghola. Earlier, there was nothing in Borghola village’s Catholic Church, but gradually, it has become stronger. Currently, the youths from this village are the strongest among the Garo community in Kokrajhar Parish. Under the leadership of the Youth Leader, Sri Complete B Marak, the Catholic Church in Borghola village has been named St. Michael Catholic Church Borghola. The present pastor of this church is Mondila R Marak. Current StatusWith over 120 members (33.33% of the village population), St. Michael Catholic Church is the second-largest Christian denomination in Borghola.It stands as a beacon of faith, unity, and the collective strength of its congregation, continuing to inspire neighboring communities.