António dos Santos The solemnity of St Peter and St Paul is one of the oldest in the Church. As early as the fourth century, there was a tradition of celebrating three Masses on this day: the first in St…
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APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY IN MEDJUGORJE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS – Parish of Our Lady of Fatima welcomes Anniversary
António dos Santos Last Saturday (June 19), a prayer group from Medjugorje, Macau, organized a celebration gathering in the parish of Our Lady of Fatima – prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, a talk by Father Michael Zhang who…
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FACED MORE BARRIERS DURING PANDEMIC, ACADEMY SAYS
(CNS) People with disabilities were often overlooked and faced discrimination in various health care policies and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Pontifical Academy for Life.
MISSIONARIES FROM MACAU TO THE WORLD – Saint Lazarus Island (51)
Joaquim Magalhães de Castro One of the most daring initiatives of the 16th century had, as protagonist, João da Gama, Captain-General of Malacca from 1579 to 1582 and grandson of the illustrious Vasco da Gama. Between 1589 and 1590 he…
ANOTHER CATHOLIC PRIEST ARRESTED BY MYANMAR MILITARY
(Vatican News) Myanmar’s military raided a Catholic parish house in the western state of Chin and arrested a priest suspected of supporting a civil resistance group. Father Michael Aung Ling and a boarder student were arrested around 8 am on…
CARDINAL: INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS HYMN HELPED CATHOLICS SURVIVE WAR AND COMMUNISM
(Catholic News Agency) A cardinal has said that the lyrics of the official hymn of this year’s International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest helped Hungary’s Catholics survive war and communism.
POPE AT ANGELUS – “Have faith and never tire seeking the Lord”
(Vatican News) Pope Francis focused his reflections on the Sunday Gospel episode recounting when Jesus calmed the high winds and waves threatening the boat crossing with His disciples. The alarmed disciples awakened Jesus, who was asleep in the stern, to…
POLISH CATHOLIC PRIEST GUILLOTINED BY NAZIS TO BE BEATIFIED IN NOVEMBER
(Catholic News Agency) Fr. Jan Macha will be declared blessed at a Mass on Nov. 20 in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice, southern Poland. The Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Vatican Congregation…
CDSJ6 – “Hope and Love After Rain” Life Education Activities
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the limits of empathy and compassion in our community. Thanks to the hard work and cooperation with the Macau government and the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, the pandemic was effectively controlled.
CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS IN PROGRESS – Church interior gently taking shape
Fr Leonard E Dollentas Renovation works in the Cathedral Parish of the Nativity of Lady are steadily progressing. If one could just get a chance to see the Cathedral’s interiors, he/she will be amazed at the enhancements being made. But…