Diocese of Bongaigaon

Dedicated To Christ Light Of The Wlord

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" - Matthew 28:19
About Our Diocese

Welcome to Diocese of Bongaigaon

Christianity in the new diocese can be traced back to the Augustinian Fathers from Dhaka. Rangamati Dhubri district had a very vibrant Christian community in the 16th century.In the last century the Salvatorian priests and later the Salesians while traveling through the Brahmaputra had stayed at Dhubri.

437 Parishes

Serving communities across Assam with regular masses and spiritual guidance

Languages Spoken

Assamese, Bodo, Hindi, Santhali, Garo, Khadia, Mundari, Oraon, Rabha, Sadri etc.

Diocese Church
50+ Years of Service

Quick Stats

Diocese at a Glance

37 Parishes
45 Diocesan Priests
54 Religious Priests
13 Religious Brothers
302 Sisters
82 Minor Seminarians
11 Students of Philosophy
8 Formation Houses
3 Hospitals
14 Dispensaries
Our Ministry

Latest News

Blessing of Cathedral
01 Jul
2025

Blessing of Cathedral

The Diocesan Head plays a pivotal role in...

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History
01 Jul
2025

History

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Diocesan Head
10 Jan
2024

Diocesan Head

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Cathedral
01 Jul
2025

Cathedral

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Bishop’s Message

Most Rev. Thomas Pulloppillil

Most Rev. Thomas Pulloppillil

“What, no wooden legs” wrote Anatole France, upon seeing the discarded canes and crutches on a visit to Lourdes.


Anatole France was a French poet, journalist, and novelist (Died 1924). What he wanted to say was that if miracles do take place in Lourdes people with amputated legs should be able to grow new legs in place of the amputated ones. He would conclude that where people have less control over their circumstances, they are likelier to seek recourse to prayer or rituals to tide over difficulties.


What about those people who pray for healing at Lourdes? Healing is the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again... 

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