Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario Meets With Bangladeshi Catholics in Toronto

Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, after the evening Mass on August 18,
speaking at the reception given by Bangladesh Catholic Association
of Ontario (BCAO) 

Mr. Paul Roy, President of Bangladesh Catholic Association
of Ontario (BCAO), giving a welcoming speech at the reception

Photos (Toronto: Aug. 18, 2018) © Jerome D'Costa

Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, Archbishop of Dhaka, Bangladesh, was on a short pastoral visit to Toronto meeting with Bangladeshi Catholics. 

On Saturday, August 18, the cardinal celebrated a Mass in the Bengali language at St. Theresa Catholic Church, where about 200 Catholics were present. 

After the Mass, the newly-elected Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Catholic Association of Ontario (BCAO) gave a reception to Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario with a kirtan (chanting in accompaniment of drum and harmonium), dance, and speeches.

Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, in the end, expressed his pleasure in meeting with the Bangladeshis and thanked all for their participation in the Mass.