Pilgrimage Places
On October 1, 1978, Late Bro. Flavian Laplante, CSC constructed the Grotto (shrine) of the Mother Mary in the hermitage and on February 11, 1979, he organized the feast of the Our Lady of Lourdes. Late Bishop Joachim Rozario, CSC of Chattogram, acknowledged Miriam Ashram as a pilgrimage place.
History
After returning from his fifth and final vacation in Canada on December 24, 1976, Servant of God Brother Flavian Laplante, CSC withdrew from social service work and began an ascetic lifestyle by establishing an ashram approximately 500 yards from the home of the Holy Cross Brothers.
On October 1, 1978, he constructed the Grotto (shrine) of the Mother Mary in the hermitage and on February 11, 1979, he organized the feast of the Our Lady of Lourdes. This event was witnessed by 800 devotees. Later, the late Bishop Joachim Rozario, CSC the third Bishop of Chattogram, acknowledged Miriam Ashram as a pilgrimage place. Since then, Mother Mary’s pilgrimage has been held annually on the second Thursday and Friday of February in Diang, where thousands of devotees from across the nation participate. Later, Father Raymond Dujarière, PRADO; Father Belloni, PIME served as the Ashram’s guru. Currently, Brother Lawrence Dias, CSC, is the hermit of Diang Ashram.
Contact
Ashram Guru: Brother Lawrence Dias, CSC
Ashram in charge: Brother Kelison Chiran, CSC
Address: Miriam Ashram Diang, P.O. Fazilkharhat, P.S. Patiya, Chattogram-4371
Mobile (in charge): +88 01715370697
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Commissions and Desks
Six diocesan commissions were established to carry out the pastoral strategy in 1996 which were divided into 13 commissions and 3 desks in 2015 in order to accommodate the new pastoral plan from 2012.
Coordinating Bodies
Chattogram Archdiocese has a diocesan pastoral coordinating committee with two regional entities in Chattogram and Chattogram Hill Tracts. It plans a diocesan-level yearly general assembly, one regional meeting in Chattogram, and one meeting in CHT.
Forums of Life and Ministries
The Chattogram Archdiocese has a long-standing practice of encouraging coordination across various pastoral forums. There are various forums that frequently get together to talk about pastoral difficulties within the local church.
Pastoral Service Team
In August 1983, the Pastoral Service Team, popularly known as PST of Chattogram Diocese was set up by the Late Bishop Joachim Rozario, CSC and he appointed then Father Patrick D’Rozario, CSC, now a Cardinal the first director of the team.
Formation Centers
The Chattogram Catholic Archdiocese has two formation centers. One is in Bandarban named ‘Fiat Pastoral Center’ and another is in Chattogram named ‘Archdiocesan Training Center’.
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