Salesian Province of Guwahati

DIOCESEWISE SALESIAN PRESENCES - 2007

TOTAL NUMBER - 63

1. Agartala Diocese

01. Mariamnagar : 1991
02. Pathaliaghat : 1992
03. Nandannagar : 1996
04. Bishramganj : 2004
Four communities
Of these 4 communities, two are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action chiefly among the Tripuris and Bengalees who form the bulk of the Catholic population of the diocese. The third is a school community.
Parishes
Mariamnagar (1991)
Bishramganj (1992)
Educational centres
2 high schools
1 hostel

2. Aizawl Diocese

01. Saiha : 1991
02. Seling : 1993
03. Lawngtlai : 1998
04. Silchar : 2003
Three communities
All three are parish communities engaged in evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action among the Mizos who form the bulk of the Catholic population of the diocese. Don Bosco Silchar is a flourishing center with a Technical School, school and a training center for teachers.
Parishes
Saiha (1991)
Seling (1993)
Lawngtlai (1998)
Educational institutions
3 proceeding high schools
2 hostels
1 Technical School

3. Bongaigaon Diocese

01. Barpeta Road : 1936
02. Bengtol : 1967
03. Doomni : 1972
04. Dotma : 1986
05. Kokrajhar : 1991
Five communities
All these are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action among the Boros, Santalis, Adivasis and Assamese
Parishes
Barpeta (1936)
Bengtol (1967)
Doomni (1972)
Dotma (1986)
Kokrajhar (1991)
Educational Institutions
4 High Schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
5 hostels

4. Diphu Diocese

01. Sojong : 1966
02. Haflong : 1974
03. Umswai : 1977
04. Jrikyndeng : 1986
05. Amkachi : 1999
Five communities
All are parishes communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action mainly among the Karbis, Tiwas, Garos, and Khasis in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam which forms part of the diocese. Parishes
Sojong (1966)
Haflong (1974)
Umswai (1977)
Jirikyndeng (1986)
Amkachi (1991)
Hamren was handed over to the diocese
Educational/Training centres
3 high schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
4 hostels

5. Guwahati Archdiocese

01. Guwahati : Don Bosco : 1922
02. Damra : 1946
03. Provincial House : 1959
04. Guwahati : Maligaon : 1968
05. Kumarikatta : 1977
06. Boko : 1993
07. Gojapara : 1997
08. Guwahati : Don Bosco College, Azara : 2002
09. Bosco Reach Out : 2003
10. Don Bosco Institute : 2004
11. Snehalaya : 2004

11 communities

Of these 11 communities, five are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action mainly among the Garos, Boros, Rabhas, Adivasis, Santalis and Assamese. The other three communities are formed by the provincial house, a technical school and a junior college.
Parishes
Guwahati (1922)
Damra (1946)
Kumarikatta (1977)
Boko (1993)
Gojapara (1997)
Sonaiguli and Jagi Road were handed over to the diocese
Educational/training centres
1 Junior college
3 high schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
1 technical and non-formal training school
1 Apostolic school
2 hostels

6. Jowai Diocese

01. Raliang : 1922
02. Khliehriat : 1976
03. Jowai: Bosco Pnar : 1990

7. Nongstoin Diocese

01. Nongstoin : 1966
02. Sonapahar : 1972
03. Rangblang : 1980
04. Rambrai : 1997
05. Shallang : 1999

8. Shillong Archdiocese

01. Shillong: DBTS : 1928
02. Cherrapunjee : 1931
03. Shillong: SHC : 1938
04. Shillong : Mawlai Parish : 1940
05. Nongpoh : 1953
06. Shillong: St. Anthony’s College : 1953
07. Shillong: Sunnyside : 1954
08. Shillong: Savio Juniorate : 1962
09. Shillong: Nongthymmai : 1976
10. Umran : 1976
11. Shillong: Pastoral Centre : 1978
12. Shillong: STC : 1983
13. Shillong: Mathias Institute : 1990
14. Shillong: DBYC : 1993
15. Pynthorumkhrah : 1997
16. Laitkor : 2005
17. Mawjrong : 2005
18. Umden : 2006
19. communities

Of these, 8 are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action chiefly among the Khasis, Jaintias and Garos who form the bulk of the population of the archdiocese. 7 educational/technical institutions and 4 formation houses account for the other communities.
8 parishes
Cherrapunjee (1931)
Mawlai (1940)
Nongpoh (1951)
Nongthymmai (1976)
Pynthor (1997)
Laitkor (2005)
Mawjrong (2005)
Umden (2006)
Parishes handed over to the diocese:
Jongksha, Jowai, Laban, Marbisu, Mawkhar, Namdong, Pynursla, Shillong Cathedral, Umsning, Umsohlait and Upper Shillong. Educational and training centres
1 University college
5 higher secondary schools
7 high schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
12 hostels
1 Technical School - ITI
1 Rural research and training Centre
1 Pastoral centre and retreat house
1 Youth centre
Salesian Formation Houses
1 Theological College
1 university studies centre
1 novitiate
1 apostolic school
Other presences
1 SDB – PA to the Archbishop

9. Tezpur Diocese

01. Tangla : 1951
02. Dimakuchi : 1984
03. Tezpur : 2005
Three communities
Of these three communities, two are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action among the Boros, Santalis, Adivasis and Assamese. The third community forms part of the Bishop’s house. Parishes
Tangla (1951)
Dimakuchi (1984)
Parishes handed over to the diocese are Tezpur, Udalguri, Dekhiajuli and Salana.
Educational/training centres
2 high schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
2 hostels
Other presences
1 SDB – PA to the Bishop
1 SDB – at the Bishops’ house

10. Tura Diocese

01. Mendal : 1968
02. Tura: D.B. School : 1969
03. Rongjeng : 1971
04. Garobadha : 1978
05. Bosco Mount : 1985
06. Tura : D.B. College : 1993
Six communities
Of these seven communities, four are parish communities engaged in primary evangelization, catechesis, education, health care and social action chiefly among the Garos who form the bulk of the catholic population of the diocese. A college, a high school and a formation house account for the other communities.
Parishes
Mendal (1968)
Rongjeng (1971)
Garobadha (1978)
Rongkhon (1985)
Handed over to the diocese are the parishes of Bagmara, Dalu, Selsella, Tura Cathedral and Williamnagar
Training and educational centres
1 University College
1 Bed college
3 high schools
Numerous primary and ME schools
4 hostels
Formation Houses
1 pre-novitiate house