We are glad to inform you that I.C.Y.M Diocese of Bagdogra is going to celebrate Diocese Youth Day first time on 24th June at New Chumta Parish ...

Daughters of Mary Mother of Hope: A Newly Erected Pious Association By now Sr. Ann Francesca and her children who are physically or mentally challenged are quite familiar to many of us Fathers and Sisters I suppose. They have performed and exhibited their musical and acting talents on some special occasions in some places. Even intellectually a few of them are able to put to shame some of the normally healthy children. These children are able to grow as dignified human beings thanks to the genuine love and care they receive from the Sisters and other volunteers. Such an honestly Christian, nay humanitarian, work of the Sisters at the Flame of Hope is really commendable. The Bishop of Bagdogra Diocese under whose jurisdiction the Flame of Hope is, having observed this very genuine and honest yeoman service of the Sisters, erected the Daughters of Mary Mother of Hope as they call themselves, as a Public Association of Faithful, according to the Canon312, §1, 3* on 9 April 2018 on the occasion of the Solemnity of Annunciation of Our Lord. It was held during Mass in the Flame of Hope in the evening in the presence of several Fathers and Sisters. We wish the Daughters of Mary Mother of Hope every best in their witnessing ministry and humanitarian service to the deserving children...

Taize Prayer and election of DEXCO (ICYM, Bagdogra Diocese) Taize prayer and election for new DEXCO members was conducted on March 18, 2018 (Sunday), at Good Shepherd Cathedral, Bagdogra. The programme started with a small prayer by Fr. William Tirkey (Diocesan Youth Director). Around 300 youths from 17 Parishes participated in the Taize prayer. Every year during Lent season the DEXCO members organize Taize prayer service for the youths of Bagdogra Diocese. It is an opportunity for the Diocesan youths to come together, show down, step back and try to help focus us in our celebration of the Easter. The taize prayer is a beautiful prayer experience that includes candles, simple chants, scripture and periods of silence. Many youth also made confession. After the Taize prayer the election of new DEXCO members. Fr. Edward Kerketta, the Vicar General, represented Rt. Rev. Vincent Aind, Bishop of Bagdogra in his absence. He also gave a small talk to the youth about the vision and dream of our Bishop for the Youth of the Diocese. He appealed the youth to dream big and to be realistic. The newly elected DEXCO members are as follows: President : Ashok Kujur (Bagdogra) Vice-President : Aldrina Lakra (Matigara) Secretary : Shola Mary Toppo (Gayaganga) Joint Secretary : Akash Kujur (Gayaganga) Treasurer : Renold Kerketta (Mailanijoth) Joint Treasurer : Sanju Kujur (Limbutari) Male Representative : Nishant Bara (New Chumta) Female Representative : Anupriti Soreng (Gulma) Adviser : Priyanka Kujur Rev. Fr. Edward Kerketta celebrated the Holy Eucharist for the participants and during the Mass the newly elected DEXCO members took oath in the presence of diocesan ICYM general body. After the Mass the Youth Director recognized the outgoing DEXCO members who had worked hard for the past three years by honoring them...

On 29th of April, 2018 Priestly Ordinations of Deacons Michael Kerketta and Sunil Hasda at Good Shepherd cathedral, Bagdogra..

A three day vocation vamp for the boys is organised by the Diocese of Bagdogra in Good Shepherd Institute, Gulma from 20th to 22nd of April 2018. For more details please contact Fr. Edward Kerketta, the V.G & the in charge of Seminarians and Fr. Santosh Mondal SFX (Mob.No.-9475328349) the Rector of the GSI, Gulma..