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Vatican Establishes New Diocese of Joypurhat; Father Paul Gomes Appointed First Bishop

Julian D'Costa — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:55:29 +0000

In a historic move for the Catholic Church in Bangladesh, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has officially announced the establishment of Joypurhat as a new diocese. Along with this milestone, the Vatican has appointed the esteemed Reverend Father Paul Gomes as the first Bishop-elect of the newly formed see. The announcement was made today, coinciding […]

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Teachers Training Held at Bolipara Parish

diocnews — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:22:33 +0000

Fr. Sushil Soren, CSC Assistant Pastor, Bolipara Parish A Teachers’ Training and Workshop was successfully conducted at Bolipara Parish Campus from 16–21 March 2026 for teachers from different villages of the parish. The training covered liturgy, prayer, the Bible, teaching methods, and social education, with more than 30 teachers participating. The sessions were facilitated by […]

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Evaluation & Thanksgiving ceremony for the Priestly Ordination of Rupock Isaac Rozario

Julian D'Costa — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:04:27 +0000

A Thanksgiving ceremony following the Deacon Rupoak priestly ordination program was held at Diang Miriam Parish, bringing together the members of various committees involved in the ordination. The program served as a moment of gratitude, reflection, and evaluation of the recently concluded ordination celebration of Rupock Isaac Rozario. The ceremony was graced by the presence […]

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First Jesuit Priest form Tripura Community in Bangladesh—Fr. Newton Tripura, SJ

Julian D'Costa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:27:06 +0000

On January 31, 2026, Father Newton Tripura was ordained as a priest of the Jesuit Congregation. Lawrence Subrata Howlader, CSC, Archbishop of the Chittagong Metropolitan Archdiocese, ordained Deacon Newton Tripura to the priesthood. With this sacred milestone, Father Newton Tripura became the first Jesuit priest from the Tripura community of Bangladesh. Born on January 30, […]

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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

Julian D'Costa — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:05:54 +0000

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital on February 14, 2025, with bronchitis, which worsened into bilateral pneumonia by February 18. After 38 days in hospital, he returned to Casa […]

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St. John’s Parish Hosts 2025 Pastoral Assembly in Khagrachari

Julian D'Costa — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:47:58 +0000

The Pastoral Assembly at the St. John’s Parish, Kahgrachori for the year 2025 was held on 28 March. The program commenced with an opening prayer and a formal introduction of all participants. Guided by the pastoral theme for the year- “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1) the assembly focused on strategic planning, reflection, and deepening […]

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St. Joseph Quasi Parish, Lakshmipur Pastoral Assembly 2025

Julian D'Costa — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:28:08 +0000

On 5 April 2025, the Pastoral Assembly of St. Joseph Quasi Parish, Lakshmipur, was held with reverence and active participation from parishioners and pastoral leaders. The gathering commenced with an opening prayer led by Fr. Leonard C. Rebeiro, Pastor of the parish, followed by a warm introduction of all attendees. The assembly was shaped by […]

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Pastoral Assembly in Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Noakhali-2025

Julian D'Costa — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:19:24 +0000

The Pastoral Assembly at the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Noakhali for the year 2025 was held on 28 March. The program commenced with an opening prayer and a formal introduction of all participants. Guided by the pastoral theme for the year—“The Lord is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1)—the assembly focused on strategic planning, reflection, […]

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Pastoral Assembly in Alikadam-2025

Julian D'Costa — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:19:30 +0000

13-14 March, 2025 a two-day pastoral assembly on “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1) was held at Shantirani Parish, Alikadam, with 91 participants from various blocks and villages. Sister Mamata Palma, LHC, Acting Pastoral Coordinator of Chattogram Archdiocese, led the first session, presenting the archbishop’s pastoral letter on the theme. The second session focused […]

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Pastoral Assembly in Shanti Raj Parish, Thanchi

Julian D'Costa — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:22:47 +0000

The Pastoral Assembly was held on 13–14 March 2025 at Shanti Raj Parish, Thanchi. The gathering began with an opening prayer led by Fr. Nicolas Nokrek, CSC, the parish priest, followed by the introduction of all attendees. Guided by the pastoral theme for the year 2025, “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1), the assembly […]

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