Khasi Catholic Indigenous People in Bangladesh Celebrate Christ the King Feast

December 1st, 2025

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)

The Khasi Catholic indigenous people in Bangladesh celebrated the Christ the King feast in Khasi the traditional way. It also became the get together occasion for the people. This annual celebration was organized by Bangladesh Khasi Catholic Rangbah Balang Association.

Frs. Valentine and Pius Omi always animate the liturgical celebration. This year it took place in Meghatilla Punjee and Lokhipur parish, run by the Oblates.

Bishop Shorat Francis Gomes, the bishop of Sylhet diocese was the main celebrant of the occasion. The Khasi indigenous people in Bangladesh have a great devotion to this Feast, Christ the King.