Bangladesh Parish Marks Mother’s Day with Rally and Cultural Festivities

A Catholic parish under the Diocese of Rajshahi in northwestern Bangladesh celebrated Mother’s Day on May 10 with a special program honoring the role of mothers in nurturing families and future generations.

The celebration, organized by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bonpara, gathered around 160 mothers from different villages under the parish. The event was held under the theme, “Maternal Care and Nurturing for Future Generations.”

A Holy Mass was celebrated by parish priest Fr. Dilip S. Costa to mark World Mother’s Day.

In his homily, Fr. Costa extended greetings to all mothers and emphasized that their sacrifices and contributions should be appreciated every day, not only during annual celebrations.

“First of all, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all mothers on this special day,” he said. “However, we should remember not to limit the appreciation of mothers’ contributions to just one day by offering formal greetings.”

He further reflected on the dignity and importance of motherhood, saying, “Through a mother we come into this world; mothers are revered in every country and every nation. With the birth of a child, a woman becomes a mother of the world.”

The program also featured a joyful rally led by mothers, followed by a discussion session at the parish mission hall. Among those present were Fr. Costa, parish council leaders, and representatives from Bonpara Credit, along with mothers from across the parish villages.

One participating mother shared her appreciation for the initiative, saying that mothers often do not receive the respect they deserve despite holding families together.

“Honoring a mother means upholding the dignity and rights of women,” she said. “I am grateful for this beautiful program.”

The celebration concluded with discussions on the theme and cultural presentations by mothers, including dance performances, songs, poetry recitations, and drama presentations.