Nikhil Gomes is a member of the Editorial Board of Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Father Ajit Costa, (OMI), said, "We Christians are known by different names, but we are all followers of the same Christ. So, Jesus inspires everyone to concentrate on the path of following Christ."
"Responding to the call of Holy Father Pope Francis, we are committed to making Rajshahi diocese a synodal Church. Here we want to reiterate and reinforce that commitment", said Bishop Gervas.
The Congregation of Our Lady of the Mission Sisters held a "Creation Celebration Day" prayer service at St. Francis Xavier Kindergarten School in Luxmibazar.
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."
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.