C.M. Paul Kolkata: The oldest Church in eastern India situated on the banks of Hooghly river has chosen to promote caring for mother earth as its Christmas theme this year. “We have gone green for Christmas this year,” says prior of Bandel Church Fr T.L. Francis showing the church fieldContinue Reading

Kolkata – Several first time visual treats await visitors to 415 year old Marian shrine on the banks of Hooghly River in West Bengal. Over 100,000 visitors of all religious beliefs are expected to visit the church on Christmas day. Almost the same number of people will visit Bandel Church on NewContinue Reading

Kolkata — Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Calcutta has assigned Bandel Basilica Church as one of the designated churches to obtain blessings and graces connected with the Year of Mercy as declared by Pope Francis when he symbolically opened the “Holy Door” of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome to the pilgrims on 8th DecemberContinue Reading