Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Established: 1958
Catholics: 75
Catholic Church,
Chotpur Mission
Jiyaiy P.O.
Siwan – 841 226, Bihar
Tel: (06154) 312957
History:
In 1958 Fr. Wargiss Kappamootil, S.J. was sent to Siwan District to explore the possibility of a mission station there. For two years he led a wandering life but in 1960 he bought property outside Siwan town and built a small residence cum chapel which still serves the Catholics of the area.
In 1992 Fr. Austin Reinboth, S.J. moved to Siwan. He got the help of sisters of four congregations and put the school and dispensary on a strong foundation and began the mission in Gopalganj.
For many years the Mission Sisters of Ajmer collaborated with the parish priest by working in the school and dispensary. Because of the needs of their congregation they withdrew and on March 30,2009 the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk (OSU) came to take their place and continue the same work.
Religious Congregation
Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk (OSU)
Ursuline Convent
c/o Catholic Church
Chotpur,m P.O. Box No 17
Siwan 841226, Bihar
Tel: (06154) 243636