Asia
9 June 2006
ASIA/INDIA - The Catholic Church in India “all you ever wanted to know”: Bishops give new look to information web site
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) - The information web site belonging to the Indian Catholic Bishops’ Conference has been updated in design, functionality, contents and links with the motto “The Church in India: all you eve ...
9 June 2006
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Agencia Informativa Catolica Argentina (AICA) marks 50 years of service to the Church in Argentina and the world
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - “Sunday 11 June, the 50th anniversary of the Agencia Informativa Catolica Argentina (AICA) will be a day to thank God for illuminating the bishop founders and for allowing this work whic ...
9 June 2006
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Oblate Missionary of Mary Immaculate receives award for outstanding work to promote peace and inter-religious dialogue
Cotabato (Agenzia Fides) - Fr. Eliseo Mercado, an Oblate Missionary of Mary Immaculate has been awarded the prestigious Bukas Palad Prize assigned by the Jesuit University in Manila.
The award in memory of Jesuit Fr Ma ...
9 June 2006
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Caritas Korea now referent for humanitarian aid to North Korea
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - Caritas Korea, sponsored by the Korean Bishops’ Conference is now the official referent for humanitarian aid to North Korea with regard to programmes undertaken by Caritas Internationalis.
Bish ...
9 June 2006
ASIA/CHINA - Crowds of faithful take part in Pentecost initiatives in various dioceses
Beijing (Agenzia Fides) - The feast of Pentecost was celebrated with profound faith and devotion especially by young people and immigrant workers all over the country. Masses, prayers of adoration, celebration of the sac ...
8 June 2006
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Catholics in South Korea send aid for Java earthquake victims
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - Korea’s Catholics are sending aid to victims of the May 27 earthquake in Java, Indonesia. The area most affected is in and around Yoyakarta. Fear that an eruption of Merapi Volcano may make the ...
8 June 2006
ASIA/INDIA - St. Xavier’s College, one of two Catholic schools in Gujarat, marks 50th years of quality education
Ahmedabad (Agenzia Fides) - St. Xavier’s College in Ahmedabad, appreciated by Catholics and non for quality education, is marking its 50th anniversary this year. Moreover St. Xavier’s is listed among 50 “excellent ...
8 June 2006
ASIA/TAIWAN - Regional Bishops’ Conference presents Chinese version of “Deus Caritas Est” Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical
Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) - According to Christian Life Weekly, issued by the Catholic archdiocese of Tai Pei, the Chinese version of Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical Deus Caritas Est was presented to the public by ...
7 June 2006
ASIA/INDIA - A hundred years after the arrival of the Gospel, Raigarh celebrates for a new bishop and a new diocese in Jashpur
Raigarh (Agenzia Fides) - A hundred years since the arrival of the Christian message in the area of Raigarh (Chhattisgarh State) the local Catholic community is celebrating the arrival of a new Bishop Mgr. Paul Toppo, ag ...
7 June 2006
ASIA/JAPAN - Japanese Catholics pray for Beatification of 188 martyrs
Tokyo (Agenzia Fides) - The Beatification of Peter Kassui Kibe and 187 other 17th century martyrs will be an important event for the Catholics of Japan. Fr Fuyuki Hirabaschi, secretary of the Japanese Bishops’ Conferen ...
7 June 2006
ASIA/HONG KONG - Irish missionary Marist Brother dies at 94 having spent 70 years on mission in the Far East
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - Students and Marist brother teachers gathered for Mass on 2 June at St Francis parish in Hong Kong in memory of Irish born Fr. Kenny, who died at the age of 94 having spent 70 years on missi ...
6 June 2006
ASIA/NORTH KOREA - Christians all over the world will observe June 25 special day of prayer for North Korea
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - On Sunday June 25 Christians of different confessions in various parts of the world will observe a special day of prayer for North Korea with prayer vigils and special services and prayers.
The ...
6 June 2006
ASIA/INDONESIA - After the earthquake in Java, volunteers in Semarang diocese work tirelessly
Yoyakarta (Agenzia Fides) - A week after the earthquake in Java which affected mainly the city of Yoyakarta, aid is funded more by private than government contributions. In the days following the quake in which 6,000 wer ...
6 June 2006
ASIA/HONG KONG - “Carrying God’s love to all”: vocation evening and exhibition encourage young people to discover that a vocation is an expression of Love
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - Help participants, above all young people, understand that a vocation is an expression of Love and that Christians have a duty to carry God’s love to all people: these motivations inspired a ...
5 June 2006
ASIA/CHINA - 19 Sisters of diocesan Congregation of the Missionaries of Mary Mediatrix of Souls in Purgatory of Cang Zhou tale perpetual vows on the feast of the Visitation
Cang Zhou (Agenzia Fides) - “You are taking your vows on the feast of the Visitation which means you must take Our Lady as your model for life and mission, imitating her goodness, humility and obedience. At the Crucifi ...
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