Pilgrimage of Sargaon, Birthplace of Mother Bernadette
Sargaon, a village near Ranchi, is a pilgrimage site for the Catholic community, specifically honoring Mother Mary Bernadette Kispotta, the Founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of St. Anne Ranchi. It comes under Mandar Parish, Ranchi Archdiocese. A pilgrimage is held annually on April 16th, her death anniversary, and other times, to celebrate her life and seek blessings. It takes place in the premises of St. Anne’s Convent Sargaon. The pilgrimage includes the Holy Mass, homage ceremony, rosary prayers, and a procession, with many participants coming from different Dioceses and Parishes.
Key aspects of the Sargaon pilgrimage:
• Honoring Mother Mary Bernadette Prasad Kispotta, Servant of God:
The pilgrimage is dedicated to Mother Mary Bernadette, recognized as a “Servant of God” and Founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of St. Anne Ranchi.
• Annual Event:
The main pilgrimage is held on April 16th, her death anniversary, but other events and celebrations also take place.
• Location:
The pilgrimage takes place in Sargaon, a village 32 km northwest of Ranchi.
• Activities:
The pilgrimage includes the Holy Eucharistic celebration led by the Archbishop of Ranchi, rosary prayers, and processions with traditional music and tribal languages.
• Significance:
The pilgrimage is a way to increase devotion to Mother Kispotta and promote her cause for sainthood.
• Devotion to Water:
A well in the courtyard of Mother Kispotta’s house is believed to have miraculous properties, and pilgrims often collect water from it with deep faith and devotion.
• Growing Popularity:
The pilgrimage has been gaining popularity, with more people attending each year. The annual pilgrimage at Diocese level has been started in 2023.