Nikhil Gomes, RVA News

Archbishop D'Cruze said, "Today is a day of great joy for the Catholic Church in Bangladesh and for the brothers of the Holy Cross. Because eight brothers are receiving final vows for their lives today by responding to God's call to preach the Good News and they are devoting their lives to Christian service."

BARACA led Bangladesh's 364 Drug Control Department-accredited drug treatment centers.

Archbishop Thomas D'Souza said, "We want to show solidarity with the suffering people of Manipur. We pray for eternal peace for those who were killed in the brutal violence.”

“This life begins with a personal, loving encounter with Jesus and continues as they grow in a joyful spirituality within a community of like-minded friends,” said Cardinal D’Rozario.

"It's true that you'll encounter a lot of challenges, just like Jesus did, but you can't give up. Justice- and peace-loving people never support injustice and disturbance," said Bishop Gervas.

The day focuses on a call to action for accelerating gender parity and setting agendas and goals in achieving these targets.

Promoting Christian books from the stand of a fair is giving witness to the gospel and fostering interaction with the Muslim country.

More than 530 youths from the eight dioceses of Bangladesh participated in the National Youth Day pilgrimage with the theme “Mary arose and went with Haste” (Luke 1:39).

The activity, initiated by the diocesan commission for the clergy and the religious, aims at promoting ongoing formation programs for priests and religious brothers and nuns, and to foster vocations.

To be actively involved in the Church, be faithful to the liturgy and make efforts to improve prayer life