Saint Joseph Quasi Parish, Pahartali
Erected on: March 21, 2022 (The Parish Church was blessed in: 1924)
Patron Saint: Saint Joseph
In 1924 a church for mainly Goanese railway employees, built and funded by themselves, was set up at Pahartoli, Chattogram and dedicated to St. Joseph. The Pahartoli quasi parish is a home to 370 Catholic believers.
Address & Contact
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
Pahartoli, Chattogram
Bangladesh
Cell phone (Parish Priest): +88 01824649631
Mass Timing
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Parish Map
Territorial Area
District: Chattogram
The area under Chattogram City Corporation: 9 no. North Pahartoli, 10 no. North Kattoli, 11 no. South Kattoli, 12 no. Soraipara, 13 no. Pahartoli, 25 no. Rampur, 26 no. North Halishahar.
The area under Sitakund Upazila: Kumira, Bansbaria, Barabkund, Bariadiala, Muradpur, Sayedpur, Salimpur, Sonaichori, Bhatiary.
The area under Mirsharai Upazila: Korerhat, Hinguly, Jorarganj, Dhum, Osmanpur, Ichakhali, Katachora, Durgapur, Mirsharai, Mithanala, Moghadia, Khoiyachora, Mayani, Haitkandi, Wahedpur, Shaherkhali.
The area under Sandwip Upazila: Rahamatpur, Harishpur, Kalapania, Amanullah, Santoshpur, Gachua, Bauria, Haramia, Mogdhora, Sarikait, Musapur, Ajimpur, Urirchar.
History
St. Joseph’s Church was erected in 1924 at Pahartoli, Chattogram, on their own initiative and with their own funds, primarily for Goan railway workers. The Catholics there were Anglo-Indian, but pure Indians and even Chinese craftsmen also applied. However, the Chinese were unable to be instructed due to a paucity of Chinese-speaking priests.
The Church of Saint Joseph has been under the jurisdiction of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Chattogram, since its inception. In 1956, a primary school named after Saint Xavier was established in Pahartoli. The institution is now classified as a secondary school. In 1983, Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teressa) sisters arrived in the diocese and founded Jyoti Nibash, the first convent in Pahartoli. In 2006, the Associates of Mary Queen of the Apostles (SMRA) sisters established a mission in Pahartoli and assumed responsibility for Saint Xavier’s School.
In 2018, St. Joseph’s Church was raised to the status of a quasi parish and a comprehensive renovation of the church edifice took place.
Priests & Religious Serving
Parish Priest: Fr. Terence Rodrigues.
Missionaries of Charity Sisters (MC): 5 Sisters serving.
The Associates of Mary Queen of the Apostles Sisters (SMRA): 3 Sisters serving.
Pastoral Council & Teams
- Parish Pastoral Team.
- Liturgy Sub-committee.
Lay Associations and Movements
- Legion of Mary.
- Volunteers of Mother Teressa.
Educational Institutes
St. Xavier’s School, Est. 1956 AD.
Charitable Institutes
Jyoti Nibash (Home for Destitutes), Est. 1946 AD.
Important Statistics
Catholics (registered): 370
Catholics (non-registered migrants): 1,200 (L.S.)
Sub-centers: 1
Church wards: 3
Church building: 1
Prayer leaders: 7 (Volunteers)
Parish workers: 1
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