Bangladesh's Rajshahi diocese opens its first Holy Cross School and College

Bangladesh's Rajshahi Diocese inaugurated the first Holy Cross School and College in Banagram on January 18.

Brother Placid Rebeiro, CSC, the principal of the school and college, stated that

Holy Cross School has created a new history in the heart of the Rajshahi city. The new school began its journey with 106 students in Rajshahi city.

"Holy Cross students need to be smart. The smartness will be manifested in politeness," Brother Rebeiro said, who belongs to the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Brother Rebeiro expressed gratitude towards those who contributed to this landmark. The religious brother requested prayers to work diligently from the start of the new endeavor.

Bishops Gervas Rozario of Rajshahi diocese said, expressed happiness that his dream had come true. The prelate looks forward that one day the institution will be elevated into a university.

Bishop Rozario congratulated Provincial Brother Subal L. Rozario and brothers who worked for the completion of the school project.

The prelate encouraged the religious brothers to build a decent educational institution and integrate with people in this educational city.

Mrs. Joya Maria Pereira, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education & ITC), Rajshahi Division, said, "The word 'Holy Cross' is alive in my mind. Because I was a student of Holy Cross myself. The Holy Cross school will not only teach reading but also rules and regulations and everything you need to be an ideal person."

"She urged parents to be aware of the importance of schooling as well as to take care of their children in the family. This means that the parents will take care of the diary that is written from the school and will help the children to follow the class," Mrs. Pereira said

Sukleash George Costa, Regional Director of Caritas in Rajshahi, said, "The school is new, the students are new, the teachers are also new, and those in the school management committee are also new and altogether we start the new journey."

Sukleash Costa said, "Four pillars are needed to set up an educational institution. The first of the four pillars are the students, the second is the parents, the third is the teachers and the fourth is the school management committee. If one is lacking or damaged, our whole education system will be lost."

"In this event, we have four classes of people present here. Therefore, I sincerely wish the cooperation of all to move the Holy Cross School and College forward smoothly through the cooperation of these four classes of people," said Costa.

Brother Subal Lawrence Rozario, CSC provincial superior of the Holy Cross Brothers in Bangladesh, said, "Welcome to our Holy Cross family. Thank you for believing in us. And believing that you have handed over your children to us. Now I will give you the dignity of those who have believed in me. We will educate your children."

Brother Subal said, "Our student will be well educated and to be a good man, to be a good citizen. We ask that your children be human, that they be honest, that they be fair, that they be diligent, that they do good to themselves, so that they do good to the country, that they do good to others, and that they serve others."

A class seven student shared her feelings: Today, I am extremely happy and proud. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to study in this school. Today, I would like to thank the Most Merciful Creator as well as those who have established this school in this area and given us the opportunity to study.

She said, "Pray for us so that we can brighten the face of the country and all over the nation by being educated in this institution."

At the end of the event, all the distinguished guests, including the principal, visited the classroom and concluded the inauguration ceremony of Holy Cross School and College.

The Diocese of Rajshahi runs 26 educational institutions in the region.