Fr. Benedict Barla, principal-in-charge of R.C. Middle School in Khunti and assistant parish priest at St. Michael’s Cathedral, sustained severe head injuries and was left unconscious after the attack around 8:50 p.m. on October 20, 2026.
We carry the wisdom of our ancestors, the courage of our elders, and the dreams of our youth.
As tribal Christians of Chotanagpur, we recognize our vocation to be stewards of creation, builders of justice, bearers of peace, and witnesses of hope.
