NEW DELHI, March 17 -- On February 28, 2025, Bishop Shyamal Bose of Baruipur released a book of great historical and missionary significance for the Church of Bengal, particularly the Baruipur Diocese. It's a book written by Jesuit priest Irudhaya Jothi (a well-known social activist) of Calcutta Jesuit Province. The book captioned "The Apostles of the Sunderbans" - The Life and Mission of the Servant of God Fr Ante Gabri? (1915-1988), was released at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kumrokhali (Mariapalli - Mary's Village), 24-Parganas South.

The dignitaries at the book release, besides Bishop Bose, were Bishop Emeritus Salvadore Lobo, author Fr Irudhaya Jothi, Fr Prolay Boidya, several other priests from Baruipur Diocese and delegates...