This initiative addresses the dual concerns of public safety and environmental protection, resonating with communities across Asia that face similar challenges during festive periods.
The two-year Basic Training for Catechists (BTC) in four languages—Bengali, Hindi, Santhali, and Nepali—concluded with phase II catechist training in Nepali.
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said that full transparency of the Church’s expenditures can help dispel criticisms claiming it only exploits the poor and the needy for profit and selfish goals.
