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Catholic Diocese of Macau publishes book on St. Roch, patron of invalids

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 adminLocal

Born to a rich family in southern France, Roch of Montpellier devoted himself to the care of the sick and the Catholic Church immortalized him with the status of protector against infectious diseases, patron saint of the invalids, surgeons and falsely accused people and defender of dogs. In Macau and around the world, devotion to Saint Roch was restored due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To thank the charitable saint for the protection he has extended over the city, the Catholic Diocese of Macau has recently released a book on his life and journey of faith.

Caritas Bazaar sets a date with Nam Van lakeshore this November

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 adminLocal

There will be games, all sorts of entertainment and a dynamic environment as tradition dictates. The 2022 edition of Caritas Charity Bazaar will hopefully take place on the Nam Van waterfront in just over a month with the same vigor it had in pre-pandemic times, despite Covid-19’s long shadow over Macau.

USJ’s new leadership role is an opportunity to reposition itself internationally: Vice-Rector Barbosa

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 adminLocal, World

The University of Saint Joseph was elected to the Executive Secretariat of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities at the most recent General Assembly of ASEACCU, which took place in Phnom Penh from 23rd to 27th August. The local Catholic university was represented at the meeting by Dean Stephen Morgan and by Professor Joseph Álvaro Barbosa. O Clarim spoke with the vice-rector about the challenges ahead.

A record response: Over two dozen candidates sign up at GELMac’s recruitment rally in two days

September 22, 2022September 21, 2022 adminLocal

On October 1, the Catholic Scouts Group will resume its activities after the summer break and kick-start a new year in which GELMac will seek to innovate while strengthening its connection to the community.

Delayed by Covid but firmly in sight, Battle of Macau’s quadricentennial to be celebrated on Sept 24

September 21, 2022September 20, 2022 adminLocal

The International Institute of Macau will commemorate on Saturday, September 24th, the quadricentennial of the Battle of Macau that took place on June 24th, 1622. Originally scheduled to be celebrated on June 24th, the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the city, the ceremony was cancelled due to the worst-ever outbreak of Covid-19 recorded in Macau.

Challenging times ahead: Almost 3,000 apply for aid at Caritas’ food bank, and the numbers may climb higher

September 20, 2022September 18, 2022 adminLocal

The number of local residents facing food insecurity will probably increase until the end of the year, Secretary-General of Caritas Paul Pun tells O Clarim. The Catholic relief organization was chosen by the Social Welfare Bureau to manage the only public food bank in Macau.

A Colorful Meet: Art meets Faith and Hope at the Diocesan Center this Saturday

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 adminLocal

The Diocesan Youth Commission invited young people, aged 14 to 35, to bring color and life to a new mural, located on the basketball court of the new Diocesan Center on Rua Formosa. The artwork will be completed this Saturday, almost two months after an online brainstorming session decided the contents of the mural.

East Timor’s first Catholic cardinal: An injection of hope in troubled times

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 adminLocal, World

East Timor’s authorities declared a public holiday early last week so that the Timorese population could welcome the nation’s first Catholic cardinal in a festive atmosphere. Dom Virgílio do Carmo da Silva – one of the new cardinals created by Pope Francis on August 27th – celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass which was attended by thousands of people. Agostinho Martins, an East Timorese living in Macau, says the name ‘Dom Virgílio do Carmo’ has become synonymous with hope.

15 children to receive First Holy Communion at Cathedral on Sept 25

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 adminFaith & Life, Local

Originally to be held on the 19th of June, the day on which Macau health authorities identified more than a dozen local COVID-19 infections, the First Holy Communion ceremony of the children that attend the Portuguese-language catechesis in the Cathedral parish will finally take place on September 25th.

Back to school: Macau’s Catholic institutions open with renewed vigor, sense of hope

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 adminLocal

The beginning of a new school year heralds the promise of a better future for young students, putting the distress of the pandemic behind them. Students, whose morality is shaped by Catholic schools in particular, are seen as beacons of hope to change the world.