Birbhum, Feb 6: A new multi-purpose hall at Don Bosco Barapahari, a mission parish in Birbhum district, is set to be inaugurated and blessed on February 7, 2025.
The parish, which serves around 1,500 families and hosts two large boarding schools with 300 children, managed by the Salesians and the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC), will greatly benefit from the new hall.
The mission work in Barapahari began in 1989 under the patronage of Mary Help of Christians, with the boarding school starting in 1991. Over the years, the parish has grown, with the MSMHC Sisters joining in 1999.
The new hall is a long-cherished dream of the parish, which will host various events, especially during major feasts. The construction was made possible with support from the province.
The inauguration and blessing of the hall will mark a significant milestone in the parish's journey, recognizing the dedicated efforts of the confreres, Sisters, and collaborators of the Barapahari mission.