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OMI Bangladesh Hosts Christmas Celebration for Domestic Migrants December 22nd, 2025
(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)
A spiritual preparation for the Christmas celebration took place at Modonpur Credit center for domestic migrants, working in different factories. We had a really good program for our migrant brothers and sisters, offering confession and Holy Mass.
The Dhaka Archdiocese invited OMI Bangladesh to provide pastoral care for domestic migrants in the Dhaka-Narayangoan areas. Oblates agreed to lead this new ministry that will work with the migrants, most of whom are Indigenous. OMI Bangladesh is currently searching for someone to oversee this new mission and ministry. The Missionaries of Charity, (Mother Teresa’s Sisters) are cooperating with the Oblates to do this important work. Fr. Ajit Costa, OMI was appointed to look after the domestic migrants and now Fr. Subash Costa, OMI is the newly appointed person. Myself, Fr. Robi, OMI, Fr. Subash Costa, OMI and other Oblates have from time to time supported this new mission.
OMI Bangladesh: Celebrating Holy Mass with our Migrant Community December 11th, 2025
(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)
Beyond Borders: Experiencing the Oblate Mission in Bangladesh November 7th, 2025
One of the most memorable aspects of their time there was meeting people from 16 of Bangladesh’s 53 tribal communities, which opened their eyes to the richness of local culture and the universality of faith. Reflecting on their experience, they shared:
“From the moment we arrived, we were embraced by the warmth of the Oblates and the communities they serve. Our missionary journey took us through Boreleka, Lokhipur, Katadanga, Gopalpur, Lokhonpur, and Khadim. In each of these places, we were invited to share life in its simplicity, teaching, guiding, assisting in pastoral ministry, and being present with families in their daily joys and struggles. Every encounter reminded us that mission is not only about what we give, but also about what we receive.”
READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.omiworld.org/2025/11/06/beyond-borders-experiencing-the-oblate-mission-in-bangladesh/
Returning to Roots: Fr. Valentine Talang’s Heartfelt Visit to Rajshahi Diocese, Bangladesh October 9th, 2025
(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI – OMI Bangladesh)
Fr. Ronald Abad, OMI from the Philippines and I visited St. Paul’s parish, Rajshahi Diocese, Bangladesh. The Santal Indigenous community welcomed us with their traditional customs.
I did my first priestly ministry in this parish in 2010. People were so happy to see us after such a long time. Fr. Ronald came to preach at our annual retreat this year and was pleased to visit our OMI Missions.
Ministry in Motion: Fr. Talang & Br. Chiran Travel to Khasi Indigenous Village September 12th, 2025
Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI and Br. Jacob Chiran, an Oblate seminarian, walk 3 hours to Balarma Punjee, a Khasi indigenous village in Bangladesh to offer a Funeral Mass. Oblates run the parish in Sylhet Diocese.
