Holy Cross Juniorate, Rajshahi

Short History

St. Joseph Province in Bangladesh has started a new formation program in Rajshahi Diocese naming with Holy Cross Juniorate for grades 9-10. The province marks a historic moment with this new journey in the Silver Jubilee year of St. Joseph Province. The new candidates coming from three dioceses of the country are currently residing. We have received 15 new young boys for the first time who have shown interest in becoming a future Religious Brother in the Province. The new candidates arrived and began their journey at Holy Cross Juniorate on 4th January 4th, 2024. Brother Alex Martine Pereira was appointed as the Director and Brother Anthony Hembrom, CSC as Assistant Director. New Juniorate Building was partially inaugurated and ground breaking ceremony on 22nd January, 2024. The day was a memorable day for us and We were happy by the presence of respected Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Father Thomas Eckert, CSC, Director of Holy Cross Mission Center, Bishop Gervas Rozario, DD, Bishop of Rajshahi Diocese, Brother Subal Lawrence Rosario, CSC, Provincial superior, St. Joseph Province, a good number of Priests, Brothers and Sisters. In addition, a reception program was arranged for the new aspirants. A special Holy Eucharist were celebrated by Bishop Gervas Rozario, DD, the Bishop of Rajshahi Diocese, and homely was presided by Father Thomas Eckert, CSC.

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