Salesian Missions Funds New Chapel in Naegaon Garo Village
(ANS – Naegaon Garo, India – March 31, 2026) – Salesian missionaries have a new chapel in Naegaon Garo Village of St. John Bosco Parish in India’s Assam state, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions of New Rochelle. The chapel was completed in November 2025, and people from other villages joined the inauguration celebration.
A Salesian noted, “The faithful
of the village were very helpful in the construction. The inauguration was a
celebration for all those in the village and the Salesians. After the Catholic
Mass, those in the village hosted lunch for all the people who had come from
other villages to participate and encourage them. We are grateful to Salesian
Missions and the donors for the generous contribution toward the construction
of this chapel.”
Levi Sangma is the son of
Naresh Marak, who brought Christianity to the village in 1997. Sangma was
involved in bringing the construction of the chapel to the village and
encourages local families to live their faith. He is also motivating the
children to study and hopes that one day someone from the village will get a
government job in order to help improve local conditions.
He added: “We thank Salesian
Missions and their donor for providing us such a beautiful church. Now there is
a sufficient place for worship and everyone can sit down in the church for
prayer.”
Salesian programs in India
are primarily focused on education. Salesian primary and secondary education
helps youths prepare for later technical, vocational, or university study.
Other programs help to support poor youths and their families by meeting the
basic needs of shelter, proper nutrition, and medical care.
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