Asia

• 17 November 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - At the close of celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the evangelization, Bishop of Kaohsiung calls everyone to “open wide the missionary doors” Kaohsiung (Agenzia Fides) - "After 150 years of effort, we have had a crop equal to 1.3 percent, and looking ahead there is the flood of 23 million compatriots to satiate Christ's hunger .... So we must be 'firm in one s ...
• 17 November 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Letter of Cardinal Bertone to Chinese Priests Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Letter that His Eminence Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, has sent to all priests of the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China, is situated within the contex ...
• 17 November 2009
  ASIA/NEPAL - Pro-Vicar Apostolic of Nepal tells Fides: “The people are tired of the politicians.” Kathmandu (Agenzia Fides) – "The situation could take a turn for the worse, given the nature of our political leaders. The population is tired of politicians who seem interested only in power, and ignore the real needs ...
• 16 November 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Intense celebration of the Year for Priests in mainland China Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – This evening, November 16, marks the beginning of the training course for priests organized for the Year for Priests by Faith Center in the city of Shi Jia Zhuang, He Bei Province in mainland ...
• 16 November 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Religious in Korea, “the yeast of society”: assembly for male and female religious institutes Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Religious men and women in Korea are called to be salt, light, and leaven in society and in this spirit live their mission. This is a summary presented to Fides, of the conclusions of the two sp ...
• 14 November 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Responding to Pope's appeal for evangelization, parish in Diocese of Tian Jin launches "Mission 1 +1" (everyone brings a non-Christian to Church) Tian Jin (Agenzia Fides) - The Decree Ad Gentes of Vatican II, the message of Pope Benedict XVI on evangelization, and the method of evangelization are the main themes that the pastor of the parish of Zhong Xin Qiao, in ...
• 14 November 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Message for Bible Week: the common priesthood of all the baptized in reference to the mission Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - "The priesthood of Christ is practiced in the world" is the title of the message released by the Biblical Commission of the Korean Bishops' Conference and sent to Fides, on the occasion of the Nat ...
• 14 November 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - Inauguration of new minor seminary of “Opera Don Guanella,” in Andhra Pradesh, an addition to the home for 60 children and center for elderly Vatluru (Agenzia Fides) – This afternoon at Vatluru, Andhra Pradesh, the new minor seminary of Opera Don Guanella will be inaugurated. Present for the occasion will be the Provincial Superior Fr. Luigi De Giambattista ...
• 13 November 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Solemn commemoration of 49 years of evangelization in indigenous zone of A Li Shan affected by flooding in August; 7 new chapels opened Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) – "The earthquake destroyed our home and the beautiful landscape of the mountain and river of the tribal peoples, but not our faith. With this solid faith and trust in God, trust in the interces ...
• 13 November 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - "National Day for Indian Martyrs" proposed for anniversary of Orissa massacre Jhansi (Agenzia Fides) – An annual celebration, on the last Sunday of August, a "National Day for Indian Martyrs"...This is the proposal being made by the Commission for Ecumenism in the Bishops Conference of India, fo ...
• 12 November 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - “Fr. Sinnott is free, thanks be to God!”: Superior General of the Saint Columban Missionaries shares his joy with Fides Manila (Agenzia Fides) - "We are very relieved and very happy. We thank the Lord for the good news of the release of Fr. Sinnott. I believe that Fr. Michael is fine. He is conducting a medical check-up in Zamboanga City ...
• 12 November 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Despite intense snowfall over 1,500 faithful attend ordination of two priests in Diocese of Xing Tai Xing Tai (Agenzia Fides) – Over 1,500 faithful from the Diocese of Xing Tai and also from other dioceses in China participated with great joy in the ordination of two new local priests, on November 10, despite the heav ...
• 12 November 2009
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - “With the rehabilitation of refugees, peace and reconciliation are established." Archbishop of Colombo comments on Benedict XVI's appeal for Sri Lanka Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – "It has been an appeal of great help to the country. We are honored that the Holy Father has devoted his attention and we thank him whole-heartedly. He has highlighted the difficult issues of ...
• 12 November 2009
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - Catholic hospital in Bethlehem offers aid to poor women in four refugee camps Bethlehem (Agenzia Fides) – Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem is a hospital that provides care to poor women and their newborn children. It is a structure that provides a service of obstetrics and gynecology, offering ...
• 11 November 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Yong Nian Catholic Hospital of Diocese of Han Dan at the service of the suffering for 20 years, as "a window of evangelization" Han Dan (Agenzia Fides) – The Yong Nian Catholic Hospital, now in the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Han Dan, in mainland China, is celebrating 20 years of caring for the sick and witnessing Christian love through heal ...