Chittagong Archdiocesan News Service https://ctgdiocnews.com/ This site is to provide you the Church news of International, National, Archdiocesan and Parish Level. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:56:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Vatican Establishes New Diocese of Joypurhat; Father Paul Gomes Appointed First Bishop https://ctgdiocnews.com/vatican-establishes-new-diocese-of-joypurhat-father-paul-gomes-appointed-first-bishop/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/vatican-establishes-new-diocese-of-joypurhat-father-paul-gomes-appointed-first-bishop/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:55:29 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6938 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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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/vatican-establishes-new-diocese-of-joypurhat-father-paul-gomes-appointed-first-bishop/feed/ 0 An Untold Story of Bro. Flavian Laplante, CSC https://ctgdiocnews.com/an-untold-story-of-bro-flavian-laplante-csc/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/an-untold-story-of-bro-flavian-laplante-csc/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:25:12 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6931 The post An Untold Story of Bro. Flavian Laplante, CSC appeared first on Chittagong Archdiocesan News Service.

]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/an-untold-story-of-bro-flavian-laplante-csc/feed/ 0 Teachers Training Held at Bolipara Parish https://ctgdiocnews.com/6902-2/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/6902-2/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:22:33 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6902 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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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/6902-2/feed/ 0 Growing in Faith and Joy: Children of Bolipara Parish Celebrate Holy Childhood https://ctgdiocnews.com/growing-in-faith-and-joy-children-of-bolipara-parish-celebrate-holy-childhood/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/growing-in-faith-and-joy-children-of-bolipara-parish-celebrate-holy-childhood/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:37:36 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6881 Fr. Sushil Soren, CSC; Asst. Pastor, Bolipara Parish The Holy Childhood programs were successfully conducted in two villages- Lohopara and Satichandrapara of Bolipara Parish-on 9th and 10th March 2026, bringing together children from several villages of two different blocks- Sonaikhal and Nigthingale. The theme of the program was “My Soul glorifies the Lord.”(Lk 1:46) Fr. […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/growing-in-faith-and-joy-children-of-bolipara-parish-celebrate-holy-childhood/feed/ 0 Evaluation & Thanksgiving ceremony for the Priestly Ordination of Rupock Isaac Rozario https://ctgdiocnews.com/evaluation-thanks-giving-ceremony-of-deacon-rupoak-ordination/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/evaluation-thanks-giving-ceremony-of-deacon-rupoak-ordination/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:04:27 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6873 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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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/evaluation-thanks-giving-ceremony-of-deacon-rupoak-ordination/feed/ 0 First Jesuit Priest form Tripura Community in Bangladesh—Fr. Newton Tripura, SJ https://ctgdiocnews.com/first-jesuit-priest-form-tripura-fr-newton-tripura-sj/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/first-jesuit-priest-form-tripura-fr-newton-tripura-sj/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:27:06 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6860 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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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/first-jesuit-priest-form-tripura-fr-newton-tripura-sj/feed/ 0 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 Thanks Giving Ceremony of Jubilee Year Celebration 2025 https://ctgdiocnews.com/thanks-giving-ceremony-of-jubilee-year-celebration-2025/ https://ctgdiocnews.com/thanks-giving-ceremony-of-jubilee-year-celebration-2025/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:08:25 +0000 https://ctgdiocnews.com/?p=6870 A thanksgiving ceremony of the Jubilee Year Celebration 2025 was held at the Archbishop House in Chattogram, marking the formal conclusion of the Jubilee Program 2026. The event began in a cordial atmosphere with light refreshments served to the invited guests and participants. This was followed by a welcome address, during which the significance of […]

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]]> https://ctgdiocnews.com/thanks-giving-ceremony-of-jubilee-year-celebration-2025/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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