Sumon Corraya is a journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He covers issues in the Christian community and other faith issues of Bangladesh.

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A total of 46 Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate participated in the March 12 synodal church meeting at Tejgaon Church Community Center in Dhaka organized by Tejgaon parish. (Sumon Corraya)

Monday Starter: Bangladesh sisters take part in synod process

Mar 21, 2022

Nearly 50 Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate in Dhaka, Bangladesh, participated in a parish synodal event. "As nuns, we want to make people more active in the church," Sr. Chandana Rozario said.

Sr. Reba Veronica D'Costa at the convent of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is one of four writers creating a book on interfaith harmony. (GSR photo/Sumon Corraya)

Q & A with Sr. Reba Veronica D'Costa, working to spread religious harmony

Dec 7, 2021

All religions strive to inspire people of other faiths. They don't seek to hurt others, says Sr. Reba Veronica D'Costa. She spoke to GSR about the importance of interfaith dialogue for peace.

Sr. Lipy Gloria Rozario of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows is the director of the Healing Heart Counseling Unit in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Sumon Corraya)

Q & A with Sr. Lipy Gloria Rozario, whose videos help thousands with their mental health

Oct 5, 2021

Our Lady of Sorrows Sr. Lipy Gloria Rozario is a psychological counselor who directs Healing Heart Counseling Unit in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which offers counseling services and training for mental health professionals.

Sr. Shephali Khalko of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate, second from right, conducts a family visit with another nun in Gulf Province in Papua New Guinea. She has been working in the country for 10 years. (Courtesy of Shephali Khalko)

Q & A with Sr. Shephali Khalko, strengthening the Catholic faith in Papua New Guinea

Aug 3, 2021

Sr. Shephali Khalkois is from Bangladesh and has worked as a missionary in Papua New Guinea for 10 years. She currently oversees a boarding house for 100 dropout teen and female students, who she teaches life values by providing counseling to strengthen their Catholic faith.