SOJONG


SOJONG (1966)                                       C-1988
 
Christ the King                                  Patron
Diphu Diocese
(Attached Presence : Haflong)

 

Christ King Church
Dongkamokam – 782 485
Assam
(03677) 239414                                    House
239473                                                   School
             Fr. Tomy Anikuzhikattil
98643-00656                                       Fr. Michael Bhengra
94351-99336                                        Fr. U.V Jose
94011-84275                                        Br. Benjamin Kathar
 
 
Members
Fr. Bhengra Michael                            VR, Asst PP
Br. E.Kathar Benjamin                        
Fr. Tomy                             Rector & PP
Fr. Thattil Umbavu Joseph                 Com.Tiwa Eng Dic., Cs
Convents :
AC – Carmel Convent
Sojong
(03677) 239472
MSMHC – Don Bosco Convent
Satgaon
(03674) 215345 (WLL)
MC – Missionaries of Charity
Sojong
(03677) 239450
 
History
One of the oldest parishes of Diphu Diocese, Sojong is about 170 kms away from Guwahati and has a catholic population of about 8,700 in 1,400 families spread over 48 villages.
 
Sojong parish is the mother of all the Salesian institutions in the Karbi Anglong district.  The parish was founded in January 1967 and it is known as the Church of Christ the King. The first parish priest was Fr. John Maria, who stayed for about four years. After Fr. John Maria’s tenure, for a short period, the parish was looked after by Fr. Joseph MCBS and then it was handed over to the Salesians in 1972.
 
Fr. Joseph Pazhekadavan and Fr. O.V. Abraham worked hard to build up the Catholic Community of Sojong. The present presbytery, the convent, the boys’ hostel, the school, etc., were completed during their time. Fr. Albano D’Mello, the next parish priest, completed the parish church and the hall. The Apostolic Carmel Sisters help out in the school, the girls’ boarding and in the pastoral care of the communities.