Salesian Missions Funds the Building of St. Anthony’s Chapel in the village of Paneery New Line in Assam
(ANS – Paneery New Line, India – October 21, 2026) – Salesian Missions in New Rochelle has funded the construction of the chapel of St. Anthony in the village of Paneery New Line in the Udalguri district of the Indian state of Assam. The new building is already being used by the faithful of the local community for celebrations and prayer.
The project involved the complete construction of the
building, which is equipped with electricity and fans, while the landscaping of
the area outside the chapel has helped to enhance the entire site. The
community belongs to the Adivasi tribe, who are mostly workers on the tea
plantations of the Paneery Tea Estate. The families live in difficult economic
circumstances and depend on day labor for their livelihood. The residents
played an active part in the construction, working alongside the builders and
also helping to decorate the chapel.
“We are fortunate finally to have a place to pray,” said
local leader Lazarus Toppo, recalling that previously the community had only a
simple mud-brick structure.
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