Caritas Bangladesh marked Caritas Sunday with the launch of its Lenten campaign on March 15 at its central office in Dhaka, bringing together Church leaders, representatives of different religions, and staff members for a day of prayer and reflection.
The program was held under the theme “Prayer, Listening and Fasting: A Holy Call of Inner Transformation.”
The event began with interfaith prayers, setting a tone of harmony and shared commitment to compassion and solidarity. Speakers highlighted values such as sacrifice, charity, and care for the marginalized, which are central both to the Christian Lenten season and to the humanitarian mission of Caritas.
Archbishop Bejoy N. D’Cruze, OMI of Dhaka, attended the event as the chief guest, while Caritas Bangladesh Executive Director Daud Jibon Das presided over the program.
Four religious scholars representing Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism delivered keynote reflections during the gathering. They included Fr. Shipon Peter Rebeiro, a local collaborator of the Holy See and professor at Holy Spirit Major Seminary; Md. Kamal Uddin, director of the Caritas Microfinance Program; Swami Dabdhanananda of the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka; and Vanta Kalyan Joti Mohathero of Basabo Buddhist Bihar.
The speakers emphasized the moral responsibility shared by all faith traditions to support the poor and vulnerable. They also praised Caritas Bangladesh for its continued humanitarian work within the country and beyond.
In his message to the participants, Archbishop D’Cruze highlighted the spiritual importance of prayer and trust in God.
“God can be won through humble and sincere prayer. Through prayer, we gain closeness to God. His blessings make our lives beautiful and fulfilling,” he said.
As part of the celebration, Caritas Bangladesh honored 14 staff members who had completed 10 to 25 years of service, recognizing their dedication to the organization’s mission of social development and humanitarian assistance.
The program concluded with the celebration of the Holy Mass, reinforcing the call to spiritual renewal, solidarity, and service as Caritas Bangladesh continues its Lenten outreach activities.
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