Editor's Choice Archives - Chittagong Archdiocesan News Service This site is to provide you the Church news of International, National, Archdiocesan and Parish Level. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:05:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Annual Pastoral Assebmly 2026 https://ctgdiocnews.com/annual-pastoral-assebmly-2026/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/annual-pastoral-assebmly-2026/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:22:17 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6856 The Annual Pastoral Assembly of the Archdiocese of Chattogram has been successfully concluded. The central theme of this year’s assembly was “My soul magnifies the Lord” (Luke 1:46). A total of 163 participants, including priests and representatives from various parishes, took part in this significant gathering. Rich in deep discussion, spiritual reflection, and strategic planning, […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/annual-pastoral-assebmly-2026/feed/ 0 Priestly Ordination of Deacon Rupoak https://ctgdiocnews.com/priestly-ordination-of-deacon-rupoak/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/priestly-ordination-of-deacon-rupoak/#respond Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:20:36 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6866 A two-day religious and cultural program was organized at Miriam Parish in the Diang area on the occasion of the priestly ordination of Deacon Rupok. The event was regarded as a significant and joyful moment for the Christian community, drawing the participation of clergy members, religious faithful, and invited guests. The entire ashram and church […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/priestly-ordination-of-deacon-rupoak/feed/ 0 Chattogram Catholic Archdiocese Celebrate Jubilee 2025 https://ctgdiocnews.com/chattogram-catholic-archdiocese-celebrate-jubilee-2025/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/chattogram-catholic-archdiocese-celebrate-jubilee-2025/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:03:35 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6852 On 4–5 December 2025, the Chattogram Catholic Archdiocese hosted Jubilee 2025 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral Church. More than 1,300 Catholic faithful—including priests, brothers, sisters, and parishioners from across the different parishes of the archdiocese—gathered for the two-day celebration. The event opened on 4 December with an inauguration ceremony featuring an entrance hymn, a ceremonial […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/chattogram-catholic-archdiocese-celebrate-jubilee-2025/feed/ 0 St. Teresa the Little Flower Church Inaugurated in Chandgaon https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-teresa-the-little-flower-church-inaugurated-in-chandgaon/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-teresa-the-little-flower-church-inaugurated-in-chandgaon/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:02:22 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6809 Chattogram, 14 November 2025 — St. Teresa the Little Flower Church, a newly constructed parish church, was officially inaugurated today in the Bahir Signal area of Chandgaon, Chattogram. The inauguration ceremony was led by Archbishop Lawrence Subrato Howlader, CSC. The program opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, symbolizing the […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-teresa-the-little-flower-church-inaugurated-in-chandgaon/feed/ 0 New Orphanage in Lakshmipur to Provide Hope and Shelter for Vulnerable Children https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-josephs-orphanage-is-set/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-josephs-orphanage-is-set/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:37:02 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6560 The foundation stone of St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Lakshmipur, was blessed by His Grace Archbishop Lawrence Subrato Howlader, CSC, and laid by Mr. Jude V. Gomez, President of the Mary Lou Kalla Foundation Inc., on January 7, 2025. This event marked a significant milestone for the local community. The guests arrived at St. Joseph’s Parish in […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/st-josephs-orphanage-is-set/feed/ 0 Religious Affairs Adviser Meets Chattogram’s Christian Leaders in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary https://ctgdiocnews.com/religious-affairs-adviser-meets-chattograms-christian-leaders-in-the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-the-holy-rosary/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/religious-affairs-adviser-meets-chattograms-christian-leaders-in-the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-the-holy-rosary/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:54:45 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6108 On September 24, 2024, Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh paid a courtesy visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady fo the Holy Rosary, Chattogram. He visited the church and adjacent historical graveyard. Then he met the Christian community of Chattogram at the […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/religious-affairs-adviser-meets-chattograms-christian-leaders-in-the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-the-holy-rosary/feed/ 0 Members of BCSM, Chittagong next to the flood victims in the hilly areas https://ctgdiocnews.com/members-of-bcsm-chittagong-next-to-the-flood-victims-in-the-hilly-areas/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/members-of-bcsm-chittagong-next-to-the-flood-victims-in-the-hilly-areas/#respond Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:08:00 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=5314 Contributor: Flevian D'Costa In the month of last August, the 2 main rivers Sangu and Matamuhuri of Bandarban district were filled with water due to heavy rains for 7 consecutive days. This has created a flood situation in Ruma, Bolipara, Thanchi, Rowangchari, Lama, and Alikadam upazilas along with the district town. The resulting flood cut […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/members-of-bcsm-chittagong-next-to-the-flood-victims-in-the-hilly-areas/feed/ 0 Bangladesh gets New Nuncio! https://ctgdiocnews.com/bangladesh-gets-new-nuncio/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/bangladesh-gets-new-nuncio/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:56:44 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=5309 Source: Apostolic Nunciature in Bangladesh. His Excellency, Most Rev. Kevin Randall is named ‘Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh’ today, August 13, 2023, at 4.00 pm by His Holiness, Pope Francis. Most Reverend Monsignor Kevin Randall was born in New London, Connecticut, USA, on 6 May 1966. He was ordained a priest on 25 July 1992 for […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/bangladesh-gets-new-nuncio/feed/ 0 Through the bittersweet lives of Catholic Tribal Villages of Lama Parish https://ctgdiocnews.com/through-the-bittersweet-lives-of-catholic-tribal-villages-of-lama-parish/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/through-the-bittersweet-lives-of-catholic-tribal-villages-of-lama-parish/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:33:49 +0000 http://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=4996 Manikjon Para and Durjodhon Para are two nearby villages of Saint Peter’s Church, Lama. Manikjon para is only two minutes walking distance from the church and Durjodhon para is about 10 minutes. I was privileged to take a walk through these two villages accompanied by Rev Fr. Samar Dango, OMI and Sr. Mamata Palma, LHC […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/through-the-bittersweet-lives-of-catholic-tribal-villages-of-lama-parish/feed/ 0 New Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Chattogram https://ctgdiocnews.com/new-vicar-general-for-the-archdiocese-of-chattogram/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/new-vicar-general-for-the-archdiocese-of-chattogram/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 04:10:00 +0000 http://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=5227 Fr. Terence Rodrigues is appointed to serve as the vicar general for the Chattogram Metropolitan Archdiocese. The Archbishop of Chattogram, His Grace, the Most Reverend Lawrence S. Howlader, CSC, made the announcement on Sunday, May 21, 2023, by an episcopal decree. The appointment is effective as of May 22, 2022. In addition, the archbishop thanked […]

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