Union of Catholic Asian News

Latin-rite bishops to promote vocations, renew priests spiritually

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:44:46 +0000

India's Latin rite bishops are planning special programs for the Year for Priests to attract more men to the priesthood. (more...)

Workshop teaches migrants about sex, relationships

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:41:55 +0000

Twenty-six-year-old Reni Yonmunitasari, an Indonesian domestic worker, now knows that there is no such thing as "safe sex" even with the use of a condom.

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Muslim women workers allowed to wear veils in hospitals

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:13:32 +0000

The bishops' commission on interreligious dialogue has lauded the health department's move to allow Muslim women health workers to wear veils while on hospital duty. (more...)

1st Catholic teachers' training college opens

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:46:53 +0000

The recent opening of the first Catholic teachers' training college in Bangladesh marked a "historic moment" for the Church here, which had been trying to establish such an institution since the 1990s.

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Blogs, Facebook help Church workers' outreach

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:35:47 +0000

New communication technologies such as Facebook and blogs can be a powerful way for the Church to reach out to others, say priests and nuns at a recent workshop. (more...)

Lay missioners provide free medical treatment for poor

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:34:44 +0000

A Jakarta-based Catholic humanitarian group recently gave medical aid to poor villagers of various faiths on the predominantly Catholic island of Flores. (more...)

Program keeps kids away from computer addiction, streets

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:47:21 +0000

Mass, breakfast and a day packed with games and sports. This is how a parish here is running a summer program for children during the school holidays.

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Filipinos pray for Aquino as she battles cancer

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:54:56 +0000

Former Cabinet members, civic leaders and NGO members joined the usual crowd at Makati Greenbelt Chapel, south of Manila, at noon on July 2 to pray for cancer-stricken Corazon Aquino. (more...)

Church welcomes first conviction in Orissa violence

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:53:42 +0000

A Church leader in Orissa state has hailed the first conviction linked to anti-Christian riots there last year, saying it will enhance Christians' confidence in the justice system.

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Churches fight swine-flu spread

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:52:33 +0000

The Catholic Church in Singapore is doing its bit to curb the spread of the A(H1N1) virus or swine flu. This weekend, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will once again screen the temperatures of churchgoers before allowing them to enter the church building for Mass. (more...)

Caritas slams corporate farming

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:51:30 +0000

The Catholic Church's social service agency in central Pakistan has protested a government initiative of inviting foreign companies to invest in local farms. (more...)

Free masks handed out to combat swine flu

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:50:42 +0000

As the number of people suffering from swine flu rises in the country, nuns in central Vietnam are giving free masks to patients at their clinic as a way to check the epidemic. (more...)

Church welcomes move to review anti-conversion laws

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:15:27 +0000

Church leaders in India have welcomed a promise by federal Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review so-called "freedom of religion" laws that restrict conversions in several states.

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Movement helps kids grow spiritually, develop talents

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:14:14 +0000

Nine-year-old Kripa Valentina Rozario grabbed her color pencils and drawing papers as she prepared to attend a special event for 700 children at Tejgaon Church.

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Church welcomes governor's promise to protect minorities

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:20:05 +0000

Catholics in Karnataka have welcomed the new governor's promise to protect religious minorities in the southern Indian state, the scene of anti-Christian violence last year.

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Right attitudes, practices stressed at liturgical congress

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:10:26 +0000

A disappointed priest was about to leave the church and not celebrate Mass after seeing that only three children were present.

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VIỆT NAM Các nữ tu phát khẩu trang miễn phí để chống dịch cúm

vietnam — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:37:19 +0000

Do số người bị nhiễm cúm gia tăng trong nước, các nữ tu ở miền trung Việt Nam phát khẩu trang miễn phí cho bệnh nhân tại phòng khám của mình nhằm ngăn chặn bệnh dịch.

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SINGAPORE Giáo hội chống dịch cúm A(H1N1)

vietnam — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:34:55 +0000

Giáo hội Công giáo ở Singapore đang góp phần ngăn chặn sự lây lan virus A(H1N1). Cuối tuần này, nhà thờ Sinh nhật Đức Mẹ Đồng Trinh sẽ tiếp tục kiểm tra thân nhiệt của những người đi lễ trước khi cho họ vào nhà thờ tham dự Thánh lễ.

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Christians call for greater concern for underprivileged

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:50:22 +0000

Christians have called for universal suffrage and better livelihoods for people during the 12th anniversary commemoration of Hong Kong's reversion to Chinese rule.

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Church hails U.S. lawmakers' support of Bhopal gas victims

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:17:04 +0000

Church leaders have welcomed an appeal by U.S. Congress members to the Dow Chemical Company asking it to address the needs of victims of the world's worst industrial disaster. (more...)

Church, temple join hands to fight deforestation

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:16:43 +0000

The Catholic Church is working with local tribal people and a Buddhist temple in western Thailand to fight deforestation in the area.

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FABC consultation on evangelization among indigenous and tribal people

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:15:19 +0000

The Office of Evangelization of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) has organized a consultation on Evangelization among Indigenous/Tribal Communities, to be held July 20-24 at the Redemptorist Center in Pattaya, Thailand. Participants mostly work and live among indigenous and tribal communities around Asia. They will study spiritual and cultural resources, methods of evangelization and emerging opportunities vis-a-vis these cultures, but also the threats globalization and dominant cultures pose to them. (FABC website)

FABC issues paper on interfaith marriages

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:13:12 +0000

The Central Secretariat of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) has published FABC paper No. 127, titled Theological and Pastoral Perspectives of Inter-Faith Marriages. The paper develops further matters discussed at a theological colloquium of Asian bishops in Hong Kong in May 2006 (FABC Paper No. 118). It defines "inter-faith marriage" as the marriage of a Catholic with a believer who is not a Christian and is not baptized. The situations in Japan and Thailand, where Catholics form less than half of 1 percent of the population, are given extensive consideration. The publication concludes with a section on Islam and Inter-Faith Marriages. (FABC website)

Comatose woman survives respirator removal

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:08:04 +0000

The 77-year-old comatose woman whom a Seoul hospital removed from a respirator on June 23 in South Korea's first court-approved death with dignity case is still alive more than a week later, defying doctors' expectations. The woman, identified only by her surname Kim, was undergoing a bronchial endoscopy in February 2008 when her heart stopped. Doctors were able to revive her, but she has been in a vegetative state since then. Following a legal battle, doctors at Protestant-run Severance Hospital there took her off the respirator in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling on May 21 upholding her family's desire that the woman's "meaningless" treatment be stopped. (UCA News)

Indonesian bishop joins Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:04:42 +0000

Bishop Johannes Maria Trilaksyanta Pujasumarta of Bandung has been appointed a member of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. The members of the council comprise about 30 cardinals and bishops from countries around the world. They gather every two or three years in a plenary assembly to discuss important issues and to set guidelines for the work of the council. Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Pujasumarta along with two other bishops, from Africa and Europe, as members on June 20. (Holy See’s Bulletin)

Volunteers build shelter for women victims of violence

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:53:22 +0000

A new women's shelter is being built by Church volunteers in Maumere, in the predominantly Catholic island of Flores, to improve outreach to victims of sexual and other violence.

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Seminarians, lay Catholics mark Year for Priests

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:10:39 +0000

Seminarians at the Montecorvino Major Seminary in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, as well as Catholics nationwide have marked the start of the Year for Priests with various activities.

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Christians, Muslims oppose move to legalize gay behavior

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:49:14 +0000

Christians and Muslims are opposing a government review of a 149-year-old law that treats homosexual behavior as a crime.

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Building of kids' home stops after Muslim protests

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:44:21 +0000

The construction of a Church-run home for disabled children in East Java has stopped after Muslims voiced fears that it could be a front for proselytization.

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ИНДИЯ Христиане и мусульмане выступают против легализации гомосексуализма

russian — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:42:39 +0000

Христиане и мусульмане выступают против намерения правительства пересмотреть закон 149-летней давности, который классифицирует гомосексуализм, как преступление. (more...)

Trung Quốc Chủng sinh, giáo dân mừng Năm Linh mục

vietnam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:47:17 +0000

Các chủng sinh tại Đại chủng viện Montecorvino ở Thái Nguyên, tỉnh Shanxi cùng người Công giáo cả nước vừa mừng khai mạc Năm Linh mục với nhiều hoạt động khác nhau.

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THÁI LAN Giáo hội và nhà chùa chung tay chống nạn phá rừng

vietnam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:32:19 +0000

Giáo hội Công giáo đang làm việc với người thiểu số và một ngôi chùa Phật giáo ở miền tây Thái Lan để chống nạn phá rừng trong vùng.

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HỒNG KÔNG Kitô hữu kêu gọi cần quan tâm hơn những người bị thiệt thòi

vietnam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:19:32 +0000

Kitô hữu kêu gọi quyền bầu cử phổ thông và tạo nhiều công ăn việc làm hơn cho người dân nhân dịp kỷ niệm 12 năm Hồng Kông được trao trả cho Trung Quốc.

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Bridging the distance between the Vatican and Asia

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:53:50 +0000

The Vatican and Asian countries "pay too little attention to each other," according to Japan's ambassador to the Holy See. He believes both would benefit significantly from greater mutual engagement.

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Blast victims seek government compensation

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:52:15 +0000

Family members of those killed and injured in the Assumption Church bomb blast are still hoping for compensation promised by the government, which has been delayed.

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Number of priests set to grow with deacon ordinations

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:51:39 +0000

The number of priests in Bangladesh appears headed for healthy growth with the ordination of 12 seminarians as deacons, six months before their priestly ordinations. (more...)

'Saint Paul of Arunachal' remembered

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:49:36 +0000

The local Church has organized a variety of programs to mark the first death anniversary of the "Saint Paul" of Arunachal Pradesh state. (more...)

Church mourns death of Malabar monsignor

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:47:37 +0000

The Church has mourned the death of Monsignor C.J. Varkey, who served Christians, Hindus and Muslims in Kerala state's Malabar region for nearly six decades. (more...)

Historic basilica robbed

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:46:07 +0000

Thieves have looted the historic Santhome basilica in this southern Indian city, stealing money from four wooden donation boxes that they broke open.

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Bishops encourage struggle for greater democracy

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:25:42 +0000

The incumbent and retired bishops of Hong Kong said they would not take part in the upcoming territory-wide march for democracy on July 1, but they support the struggle for greater democracy.

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Pope: Collaboration possible between Church and Vietnam

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:18:00 +0000

"Healthy collaboration is possible" between the Catholic Church and political authorities in Vietnam, Pope Benedict XVI told visiting Vietnamese bishops.

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Priests urged to take lead in interreligious dialogue

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:03:30 +0000

An archbishop from the southern Philippines has expressed concern about the challenges facing priests in Mindanao. (more...)

VATIKAN - Kolom UCAN - Menjembatani Jarak antara Vatikan dan Asia

indo — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:15:52 +0000

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ГОНКОНГ Епископы поддерживают людей в борьбе за демократию

russian — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:43:46 +0000

Бывший и действующий епископы Гонконга отказались от участия в предстоящем марше в поддержку демократии, запланированном на 1 июля, однако, заявляют, что одобряют борьбу людей за демократические ценности. (more...)

ИНДИЯ Ограблена древняя базилика

russian — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:12:05 +0000

ЧЕННАЙ, Индия (UCAN) Нападению грабителей подверглась древнейшая южно-индийская базилика Сантоме. Злоумышленники проникли в храм, взломали ящики для пожертвований и похитили находившиеся там деньги. (more...)

VATICAN Đức Thánh cha nói có thể có sự hợp tác giữa Giáo hội và Việt Nam

vietnam — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:14:53 +0000

"Có thể cộng tác lành mạnh" giữa Giáo hội Công giáo và các giới chức chính trị ở Việt Nam, Đức Thánh cha Bênêđictô XVI nói với các giám mục Việt Nam.

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ẤN ĐỘ Một đại thánh đường lịch sử bị trộm

vietnam — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:11:25 +0000

Bọn trộm đã đột nhập vào vương cung thánh đường lịch sử Santhome ở thành phố miền nam Ấn này, đập vỡ bốn thùng tiền quyên cúng bằng gỗ và lấy đi số tiền trong đó.

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HK bishop calls for release of Chinese dissident

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:26:43 +0000

The leader of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong has called for the immediate release of prominent Chinese dissident and democracy campaigner Liu Xiaobo. (more...)

Minister's apology fails to impress Orissa Christians

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:25:05 +0000

A federal minister's apology for last year's anti-Christian violence has been dismissed by Church people as too slow in coming and pointless unless it is followed up with justice for victims.

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Priests 'challenged' by consumerism

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:24:01 +0000

Priests today face challenges from growing materialism and need the support of the laity in carrying out their mission and vocation in the Church, Thai clergy say.

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Novices, seminarians share challenges

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:26:22 +0000

Young women and men training for Religious life or the priesthood in Cambodia have realized that they share similar challenges.

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TRUNG QUỐC Đức giám mục kêu gọi trả tự do cho một nhà bất đồng chính kiến Trung Quốc

vietnam — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:37:10 +0000

Lãnh đạo Giáo hội Công giáo ở Hồng Kông vừa kêu gọi trả tự do ngay cho ông Liu Xiaobo, một người Trung Quốc nổi tiếng tham gia nhiều chiến dịch vận động dân chủ và chống chính phủ.

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Tsunami mission ends but 'journey continues'

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:18:35 +0000

The Sri Lankan Catholic Church recently closed its tsunami reconstruction and rehabilitation program four and a half years after killer waves ravaged the island's coastal areas. (more...)

КИТАЙ Епископ Гонконга призывает освободить китайского диссидента

russian — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:46 +0000

Лидер Католической Церкви в Гонконге призвал к немедленному освобождению известного китайского диссидента и борца за демократию Лю Хияобо. (more...)

VIỆT NAM Các hoạt động kính Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu củng cố đức tin và quan hệ của giáo dân

vietnam — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:45:44 +0000

Giáo dân tại một giáo xứ ở miền nam này phục hồi truyền thống rước kiệu tượng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu về từng gia đình và cầu nguyện ở đó. Họ nói truyền thống này củng cố đức tin và quan hệ của họ.

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Sacred Heart devotions strengthen villagers' faith, relations

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:43:08 +0000

Parishioners in this southern village have resumed a tradition of carrying Sacred Heart of Jesus statues to neighbors' homes and praying there. They say the practice has strengthened their faith and relationships.

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KAMBOJA - Novis dan Seminaris Berbagi Tantangan

indo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:52:54 +0000

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ИНДИЯ Извинение министра не впечатлило христиан Ориссы

russian — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:51:28 +0000

Христиане Ориссы считают извинения Федерального Министра, за прошлогоднее антихристианское насилие в этом штате, слишком запоздалыми. В отсутствии справедливости к пострадавшим, они просто не видят в них никакого смысла. (more...)

Parish's microfinance program aids poor

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:13:50 +0000

Witah was not at all business savvy when she first started selling vegetables on a south Jakarta street. The low prices she charged for her goods left her with little profit.

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THAILAND - Para Imam “Tertantang” oleh Konsumerisme

indo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:40:49 +0000

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Japan's Catholic prime minister to meet Pope

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:08:39 +0000

Japan's Catholic prime minister, Taro Aso, will meet Pope Benedict XVI in a private audience at the Vatican on July 7, the day before the G8 Summit opens in Italy, according to Vatican and diplomatic sources.

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Christians demand minority quotas in parliament

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:07:31 +0000

Christians in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are demanding proportional representation for religious minorities in the national parliament and state legislatures.

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Safe-water project helps people return home

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:06:23 +0000

New water technology, installed with the help of the Church's social action arm Caritas, is expected to save lives and prevent serious illnesses among the country's poor. (more...)

FILIPINA - Pelopor Media Serahkan Obor ke Sesama Penyiar

indo — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:51:03 +0000

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ВАТИКАН Папа призывает освободить заложников

russian — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:43:53 +0000

Папа Бенедикт XVI призвал к освобождению заложников в конфликтных регионах, а в частности к освобождению итальянского работника Красного Креста, похищенного террористами на юге Филиппин.

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Kuching seminary expansion a 'sign of hope'

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:24:46 +0000

Kuching archdiocese’s major seminary has opened new facilities to accommodate an increase in vocations and in anticipation of more to come. (more...)

Pope calls for release of hostages

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:48:29 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has called for the release of all hostages held in conflict zones, including an Italian Red Cross worker abducted by armed men in the southern Philippines. (more...)

Lay Catholics sell books, videos as service to Church

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:38:40 +0000

Along busy Lavender Street near downtown Singapore is an unassuming store with a plain sign that says "Wellsprings Catholic Books." Inside the shelves are crammed with books, CDs and religious items. (more...)

Media pioneer passes torch to fellow broadcaster

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:38:33 +0000

American Jesuit Father James Reuter, who built the Catholic radio broadcasting system in the Philippines and laid the foundations for the bishops' national media network, has retired. (more...)

ẤN ĐỘ Kitô hữu đòi chỉ tiêu cho các nhóm thiểu số trong quốc hội

vietnam — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:48:33 +0000

Kitô hữu trong bang miền trung Ấn Madhya Pradesh yêu cầu thực hiện chế độ bầu cử theo tỷ lệ cho các tôn giáo thiểu số tương ứng trong quốc hội và các hội đồng lập pháp.

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VATICAN Thủ tướng Nhật sẽ hội kiến Đức Thánh cha

vietnam — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:45:18 +0000

Thủ tướng Nhật Taro Aso, một người Công giáo, sẽ hội kiến Đức Thánh cha Bênêđictô XVI trong cuộc biệt kiến riêng tại Vatican vào ngày 7-7, một ngày trước khi Hội nghị thượng đỉnh G8 khai mạc tại Ý, theo các nguồn tin Vatican và ngoại giao.

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VATIKAN - Perdana Menteri Jepang akan Bertemu Paus

indo — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:07:51 +0000

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VATIKAN - Paus Himbau Pembebasan Para Sandera

indo — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:00:07 +0000

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БАНГЛАДЕШ Проект по очистке воды помогает людям вернуться в свои дома

russian — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:22:09 +0000

БАНДАРБАН, Бангладеш (UCAN) Новая система очистки воды, установленная с помощью церковной благотворительной организации «Caritas», поможет предотвратить появление серьезных инфекционных заболеваний среди сельских жителей и даже спасти человеческие жизни. (more...)

'Priests need continual learning'

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:04:40 +0000

Indonesian priests say the recently launched Year for Priests is a time for them to acquire greater knowledge to help them in their pastoral ministries.

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Requiem Mass held for 'lost generation'

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:03:10 +0000

Physically and mentally battered Tamils recently attended a requiem Mass for the thousands who died in the 25-year civil war in the country.

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Court orders probe over missing evidence in nun's murder

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:02:53 +0000

A court in Kerala has ordered an investigation after it was told that prime evidence in a nun's murder case is missing.

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INDONESIA - “Para Imam Perlu Belajar Terus Menerus”

indo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:19:08 +0000

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Police apologize for assaulting Catholic priests

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:01:16 +0000

A local police chief has visited Auxiliary Bishop Lucas Kim Un-hoe of Seoul and offered an apology for police violence against Catholic priests. (more...)

ИНДОНЕЗИЯ Священники должны работать над собой

russian — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:56:25 +0000

Индонезийские священники считают, что недавно начавшийся Год Священства должен стать временем духовного усовершенствования, которое поможет им в пастырской работе. (more...)

ШРИ ЛАНКА Католические приходы получили государственные дотации

russian — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:48:51 +0000

Католическая Церковь Шри-Ланки приветствует выделение правительством средств на улучшение состояния храмов страны. (more...)

INDONESIA ‘Linh mục cần thường huấn nâng cao kiến thức’

vietnam — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:31:03 +0000

Các linh mục Indonesia nói Năm Linh mục được khai mạc gần đây là dịp để các ngài nâng cao kiến thức giúp các ngài trong công tác mục vụ.

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Catholic churches get government cash grants

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:14:25 +0000

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has welcomed cash grants from the government to develop church facilities in the country.

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KOREA - Polisi Minta Maaf karena Menyerang Para Imam Katolik

indo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:10:56 +0000

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SRI LANKA - Misa Requiem Diadakan untuk “Generasi yang Hilang”

indo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:08:56 +0000

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Parish priest appointed auxiliary bishop for Loikaw

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:13:15 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Father Stephen Tjephe auxiliary bishop for Loikaw, his native diocese. The diocesan area in east-central Myanmar has a population of 309,820, of whom 75,485 are Catholics. Bishop-elect Tjephe was born there on Aug. 1, 1955, and was ordained a priest on March 28, 1984, after completing his studies at St. Joseph's Major Seminary in Yangon. He has served in Loikaw parishes since then, except for three years of graduate studies in theology in the United States and an eight-year stint (1991-1999) as professor of dogmatic theology at the major seminary in Yangon. At the time of his episcopal appointment on June 19, he was serving as parish priest of St. Matthew's Church in Dognekhu. (Holy See’s Bulletin and UCA News)

Asian Church leaders attend Synod of Bishops meeting

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:11:23 +0000

Salesian Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired bishop of Hong Kong, Salesian Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati, India, and Bishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle of Imus, the Philippines, attended the recent third meeting of the XII Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. During the June 3-4 meeting at the Vatican, the three Asian and 12 other prelates on the council studied a scheme for elaborating the propositions of the XII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, held Oct. 5-26, 2008, on the theme: The Word of God in the life and mission of the Church. (Holy See’s Bulletin)

SRI LANKA Các nhà thờ Công giáo nhận được tiền trợ cấp của chính phủ

vietnam — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:10:23 +0000

Giáo hội Công giáo ở Sri Lanka hoan nghênh việc chính phủ tài trợ tiền mặt để phát triển cơ sở Giáo hội trong nước.

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HÀN QUỐC Cảnh sát xin lỗi vì tấn công các linh mục Công giáo

vietnam — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:04:21 +0000

Một cảnh sát trưởng địa phương đến thăm Đức Giám mục phụ tá Lucas Kim Un-hoe của Seoul và xin lỗi về việc cảnh sát tấn công các linh mục Công giáo.

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Relief as last refugee camp closes

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:20:55 +0000

Refugees and a priest have expressed relief that the last camp for refugees who fled political violence in the country three years ago is now closing. (more...)

Renewal stressed as Year for Priests launched

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:18:03 +0000

Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon hopes to see better relations among priests, and between them and bishops, during the Year for Priests. (more...)

Raped nun identifies one more assailant

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:15:31 +0000

A Catholic nun raped during anti-Christian violence in Orissa state has identified one more assailant in a police lineup, but not the rapist. (more...)

Bishop demands government resolve issue of police violence

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:10:51 +0000

Auxiliary Bishop Lucas Kim Un-hoe of Seoul has condemned police violence against priests conducting religious services at a site where six people died in protests earlier this year. (more...)

Thousands attend Spanish missioner's burial

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:03:10 +0000

About 80,000 people from a variety of religions paid tribute to Spanish missioner Vincent Ferrer at a state funeral on June 22.

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Youthful harmonies inspire parishioners

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:13:25 +0000

A four-part parish youth choir is inspiring Catholics with its repertoire of hymns in Latin, English and the Myanmar language.

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ВОСТОЧНЫЙ ТИМОР Закрыт последний лагерь для беженцев

russian — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:50:10 +0000

Беженцы и священники с радостью встретили новость о закрытии последнего лагеря для беженцев из районов, пострадавших от гражданского конфликта трехлетней давности.

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Church to push for surrender of unlicensed guns

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:25:13 +0000

A shooting attack on a Catholic radio station has led to Church calls to disarm local "private armies." (more...)

Youths now run the show at Church media office

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:18:47 +0000

Three months after the former director and mentor of the Catholic Social Communications (CSC) office left the country, 11 young Cambodian Church workers here are building on his work, running the office by themselves. (more...)

MYANMAR - Kerukunan Kaum Muda Mengilhami Umat Paroki

indo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:38:15 +0000

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INDIA - Ribuan Orang Menghadiri Pemakaman Misionaris Spanyol

indo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:33:04 +0000

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