Ministry in Bangladesh
Sisters of the Holy Cross sponsored ministries:
Holy Cross College
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Among the most highly rated schools in Bangladesh, Holy Cross College is a two-year program for women offering humanities, science and business education. Upon completing the program and passing the national examination, students may be admitted to university. Sister Shikha Laetitia Gomes is the principal.
Holy Cross High School for Girls
Dhaka, Bangladesh
A primary/secondary school for girls, this high school has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students. In addition, it offers an afternoon program for students unable to pay. The school is among the most highly rated in Bangladesh. Sister Rani Catherine Gomes is the principal.
Holy Cross Students' Hostel
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The hostel provides structured housing and common living for young women attending college in Dhaka. The facility can accommodate approximately 40 women and is staffed by sisters. Sister Monju Corraya is the director.
Holy Cross Health Education Center
Kulaura, Bangladesh
The center provides basic health education and dispenses needed medication to people living in the general vicinity of the center. Sister Thecla Dinila Nokrek is director of the program.
Kulaura Sewing Center
Kulaura, Bangladesh
This program teaches women to sew items that are sold to commercial markets, thus bringing income into the home. Sister Anita Gomes is director of the ministry.
CSC Fund/Ministry With the Poor grant recipients
for 2012-2013:
Bhadun Sewing Center
Bhadun Village, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Sister Shopna Cecilia Gomes received funding to purchase sewing and embroidery machines and materials and to provide salaries for trainers at a sewing center that teaches women the skills to help support their families.
Corpus Christi High School
Jalchatra, Modhupur, Tangail, Bangladesh
Sister Mary Renu Samaddar received funding to provide furniture for the diocesan school.
Pratasha Sewing Center
Lokhipur Mission, Kulaura, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh
Sister Anita Gomes received funding to purchase equipment and materials, provide salaries for teachers and stipends for students at the sewing center.
Holy Cross Health Education Center
Lokhipur Mission, Kulaura, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh
Sister Thecla Dinila Nokrek received funding to provide medicine, salaries, seminars, and food for children and pregnant women in a rural area.
Family Ministry
Srimangal, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Sister Shilpi Rozario received funding to provide local couples with seminars and access to the Marriage Encounter program in Dhaka. Read more-->
Saint John’s Parish Ministry
Upper Perachara, Khagrachari Hill Tracts, Bangladesh
Sister Mary Magdalena Gomes received funding to purchase materials for spiritual training for people in a poor rural area of Bangladesh. Read more-->
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To read more about the sisters’ educational ministry in Bangladesh, see Holy Cross College and High School, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Rural Schools and Cooperative Programs.