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Nine Theology Seminarians Receive Candidacy to Diaconate
Nine Theology Seminarians Receive Candidacy to Diaconate
On April 25, 2026, a grace-filled celebration marked an important step in the journey of nine Fourth Year Theology seminarians, who were formally admitted to Candidacy for the Diaconate. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Most. Rev. Subroto Bonifas Gomes …
Historic Appointment: New Diocese of Joypurhat Established, Rev. Fr. Paul Gomes Named First Bishop
Historic Appointment: New Diocese of Joypurhat Established, Rev. Fr. Paul Gomes Named First Bishop
Dhaka, March 25, 2026 — In a moment of great joy and historic significance for the Catholic Church in Bangladesh, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has officially established the Diocese of Joypurhat, marking …
Philosophy and Theology Students Participate in Engaging Debate Competition at HSIT
Debate Competition Held at Holy Spirit Institute of Theology
A lively and intellectually engaging debate competition was held this morning at the auditorium of the Holy Spirit Institute of Theology, bringing together students from the philosophy and theology departments. The program was organized in two sessions and created …
Cassock Investiture and Institution of Acolytes at Holy Spirit Major Seminary
Cassock Investiture and Institution of Acolytes at Holy Spirit Major Seminary
Holy Spirit Major Seminary, Banani, celebrated two significant milestones in the formation journey of its seminarians on Friday, 6 February 2026, and Saturday, 7 February 2026.
On Friday, 6 February, 13 seminarians were formally vested with the …
Inauguration of the Second Semester
12 January, 2026 — The Holy Spirit Institute solemnly inaugurated its second semester of the year 2025-2026 with a Holy Eucharistic Celebration presided over by the Most Rev. Bishop Emmanuel Kanon Rozario. The celebration marked a significant moment of thanksgiving and renewal for the academic and formative community.
Seminar on Vocation Discernment and Nurture Held at Holy Spirit Major Seminary-2025
Seminar on Vocation Discernment and Nurture Held at Holy Spirit Major Seminary
Banani, Dhaka – November 13-15, 2025
Holy Spirit Major Seminary, Banani, Dhaka, is currently hosting a three-day seminar for Rectors and Formators on the theme “Process of Vocation Discernment and Nurture.” The seminar brings together 20 …
Semestral Debate Competition
The Holy Spirit Institute organized its Semestral Debate Competition for Philosophy and Theology students on October 11, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the seminary auditorium.
The event featured two engaging and thought-provoking debate sessions. The Philosophy 2nd Year students participated in the English debate on the …