Cathedral Parish

St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral Parish

Pyndengrei, West Khasi Hills District

📅 Established 12th May, 1966

⛪ Congregation Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

👤 Parish Priest Fr. Marius Thongni, SDB

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👥 Asst. Parish Priests 1. Fr. K. S. Paul
2. Fr. Thomas Marak

🤝 Religious Communities

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Historical Background

Opened on May 12, 1966, by Fr. Manuel Albizuri SDB, this parish was carved out of St. Paul’s Parish, Marbisu. It originally covered a vast territory from Marbisu to Garo Hills.

🏠 1,800+ Households ⛪ 700+ Catholic Families 👥 6,290+ Faithful

Pyndengrei has grown from 38 households at its inception to a spiritually vibrant community today. While it is now the geographically smallest parish in the diocese (25 sq. km), it remains the heart of the Nongstoin region under the care of the Salesians.