How to model the Jesuits opened new home north of Dhaka
New Light House (Nobojoyti Niketon) the new home of the Jesuits recently opened north of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, in response to the expressed desire of local bishops, and in particular the Archbishop, to contribute to spiritual growth and development of the local population. According to information sent to Agenize Fides, during the opening ceremony attended by about 400 Catholics. The Mass was presided by the Archbishop of Dacca, Bishop Pauline’s Costa, and concelebrated by 10 priests. The Archbishop said about it: “The new center in the country preach spirituality and ideals of St. Ignatius of Loyola. We also organize conferences and retreats for priests and religious premises and from abroad. It will be helpful to the Church and its spiritual growth. “The house, a six-story building will be a specialized referral center, open free to the believers of all faiths, and also function as a training center for candidates to religious life.”We hope to contribute to the increase of vocations among young local Catholics,” said Father George Patter, Superior of the Jesuits of the Province of Calcutta