Who We Are
Home to nearly 33,000 Catholics, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chattogram represents the Catholic community in 9 civil districts in Chattogram and Dhaka divisions.
Archdiocese of Chattogram stands on the Southern part of the Country. The area of the Archdiocese covers 20% of the total land surface of the Country. Total land area of the Archdiocese is 29,395 square kilometers. Boundaries in the North with the Archdiocese of Dhaka and Tripura State, in the West with Barishal Diocese, in the East with Myanmar and Mizoram State of India and in the South with Bay of Bengal.
We are one body, one spirit in Christ (Ephesians 4:4)
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Basics of Faith
Christians are monotheistic, we believe there’s only one God, and he created the heavens and the earth. This divine Godhead consists of three persons: the Father (God himself), the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.
Our History
The Christian faith arrived in Chattogram in 1517 through the Portuguese merchants. Portuguese merchants had settled here in 1537. Three churches were set up in 1600 at Patherghata, Jamalkhan and Diang.
Our Bishops
Most. Rev. Lawrence Subrato Howlader, CSC is the 6th Ordinary and 2nd Archbishop of Chattogram Metropolitan See. He was appointed by the Holy Father on 19th February 2021 and installed archbishop on 22nd May 2021.
Our Parishes
The geographical location of the Archdiocese of Chattgoram is divided into two pastoral regions namely the Chattogram and the Chattogram Hill Tracts regions. There are 4 parishes and 2 quasi-parishes in the Chattogram area and 7 parishes in the Chattogram Hill Tracts area.
Our Institutes
The Catholic Church is not just a place to worship. However, it supports the idea that all people, regardless of caste, creed, or culture, can develop fully. Because of this, wherever a mission is established, it places a priority on providing people with healthcare, education, and charity services.
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