From January 19th to January 26th, the Diocese of Barishal celebrated the Unity Octave, focusing on fostering unity among churches. The observance began on January 20th with a service at St. Peter’s Cathedral (Catholic Church) led by Rev. Richard Biswas, who emphasised the importance of unity. The highlight of the […]
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On January 28, 2025, the Honorable Moderator and Bishop of Dhaka, Right Rev. Samuel Sunil Mankhin, along with Mrs. Monita Mankhin, Synod Education Coordinator, Rev. Immanuel Mithu Mallick, Mission and Propagation Secretary, and Rev. Ripon Roy, Parish Priest of Christ Church Chittagong, visited Khagrachhari Hill District. During the visit, the […]
In early 2025, Christian Mission Hospital Rajshahi (CMHR) continued to provide outstanding healthcare services, recording 3,800 outpatient visits and 950 inpatient admissions over the course of two months. The surgical team successfully performed 290 procedures, while the emergency department efficiently handled 620 cases, ensuring timely and critical care. Ongoing staff […]
The Safe Church Commission of Anglican Communion conference was held at Matabeleland Diocese in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, from September 5th to 10th. The Honourable Bishop of Barishal Diocese, Shourabh Pholia, joined the conference as a safe Church Commission team. Member The conference’s main theme was how a church could be safe. […]
Shalom Mongla project organized a new project launch meeting on 21st October 2024 at the Upazila Executive Officer’s office. Project Manager Mr. Saurendro Mandal presented the 3-year project “Resilient Coastal Communities of Bangladesh” from June 2024 to May 2027. Upazila Executive Officer and Executive Magistrate Afia Sarmin was the chief […]
On September 24-25, 2024, a workshop on the SYNOD Education Policy was held. The Right Reverend Sunil Mankhin, Moderator; Right Reverend Sourabh Follia, Deputy Moderator; Right Reverend Hemen Halder, Bishop of Kushtia; Reverend Dr. John Provudan Hira, SYNOD Secretary; and the honorable Education Director, Mrs. Monita Mankhin, along with education […]
A seminar on “Wound Infection and Principles of Management” was held at Christian Mission Hospital, Rajshahi, on 10th September 2024. The event was attended by nearly 40 specialist doctors and medical officers. Key topics included the latest strategies for preventing and treating wound infections. Experts also discussed emerging trends in […]
On August 27- 28, 2024; CMCY organized Annual Workshop and Budget Orientation Program at the RPG Center, Anandapur, Savar. Theme was, “Let all things be done decently and in order” 1 Cor. 14:40. Rt. Rev. Hemen Halder, Vice-Chairperson and Rt. Rev. Shourabh Pholia- Bishop of the Church of Bangladesh, Barisal […]
On July 17-18, 2024, Shalom’s Nalitabari Project Office welcomed Mr. Martin, Program Officer at Kerk in Actie (KIA), Ms. Tina Baidya, Coordinator at KIA, and Shalom’s Acting Director, Mr. Senoy Sarkar. This visit marked Martin’s first inspection of Shalom’s work in Bangladesh, with a focus on the Poverty Reduction and […]
Amidst the challenging situation in Bangladesh, the churches in the Barishal Diocese held special prayer devotions for peace. The CCT (church and Community Transformation) group of Christ the King Church, Khalishpur, led a dedicated prayer meeting with the esteemed presence of the Diocesan Bishop Shourabh Pholia. Revd. Suchitra Behera guided […]