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Dhaka (Agenzia Fides) - A new Jesuit community, Nobojoyti Niketon (Home of New Light) has been established north of Dhaka as an answer to the call from the Catholic Bishops and particularly from the archdiocese to contribute to the spiritual growth and development of its people. About 400 Catholics including 10 priests attended the opening ceremony. Archbishop Paulinus Costa of Dhaka presided at the Mass. "This center will preach the spirituality and idealism of St. Ignatius of Loyola in the country. It will sponsor conferences and retreats for priests and religious in the country and abroad. I think it will significantly help the Church grow more in spirituality," the Archbishop of Dhaka said. The center, a six-story building, will be a free consultation center for people from all religions and a formation house for candidates in religious life. "We hope it will enhance vocations among Catholic young people of the area," said Father George Pattery, Provincial of the Calcutta Province. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 19/5/2010)
