Ministries 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. In the 2008–2009 year, the college increased enrollment to more than 2,200 students. Sister Marian Teresa 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 more than 1,500 students. In addition, it offers an afternoon program for students unable to pay. The school is among the most highly rated in Bangladesh. Sister Philomena Quiah is the headmistress.
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
A sponsored ministry that began in 2006, this program teaches women to sew items that are sold to commercial markets, thus bringing income into the home. Sister Dipali Helena D’Costa is director of the ministry.
CSC Fund/Ministry With the Poor grant recipients
for 2009-2010:
Women's Desk
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sister Philomena Quiah received funds for workshops and awareness seminars in six dioceses on shared parenting and social responsibility, which will empower women in leadership roles.
Religious Education of New Catholics
Khagrachari Hill Tracks, Bangladesh
Sister Mary Magdalena Gomes received funds to provide educational materials and organize Sunday classes and seminars for children and adults.
Kulaura Sewing Center
Kulaura, Bangladesh
Sister Dipali Helena D’Costa received funds to provide stipends, equipment, supplies, transportation and food for 10 boarders and 20 day-students enrolled in a sewing training program.
Holy Cross Health Education Center
Kulaura, Bangladesh
Sister Thecla Dinila Nokrek received funds for health classes in remote garden punjies and villages, to pay transportation costs for a mobile clinic, and to provide medication, salaries, food and clothing for needy patients.
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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.