Archbishop Sebastian Kallupura

The annual feast of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Divine Grace, Mokama, in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, was celebrated on February 1, 2026, with great faith and devotion. The event drew lakhs of pilgrims from across Bihar and neighbouring states.

Metropolitan Archbishop of Patna, Sebastian Kallupura, in a letter to all Church dignitaries in Bihar and neighbouring states, has officially cancelled the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Grace, Mokama, citing the covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Bihar government. The event was slated for February 6.

As a challenging year draws to a close, the spirit of Christmas is alive. Over 225 singers comprising 18 choir groups of schools, colleges, youth groups and parishes sang carols during the "Songs of Joy" Festival at St. Xavier's College of Management and Technology (SXCMT) Patna, the capital of Bihar State in India, on December 17.