Bishop Stephen Lee has made the following appointment, effective from 1st June 2022: Rev. Aidan Patrick Conroy, SDB, will retire from being the Chaplain to the English-speaking and Filipino faithful.
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Our Lady of Fatima inspires devotion despite pandemic challenge
Despite the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in the People’s Republic of China and the replacement of the traditional procession of Our Lady of Fatima with a motorcade bound for Our Lady of Penha chapel in Macau, faith abounds among the Catholic congregation. The nine-day novena to Our Lady of Fatima being celebrated in Saint Dominic’s Church since last Wednesday continues to be a sign that although times have changed, the devotion that the Blessed Virgin of Fatima inspires remains the same.
New Master of Catholic Studies program aims to be an academic attraction
Despite still being under internal scrutiny, the University of Saint Joseph’s master’s degree in Catholic Studies is set to be offered starting from the fall of 2023. The University’s open day attracted about 70 people from different backgrounds and gave them access to information about the new master’s program.
True Vocation is Grounded Firmly in God
On the 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, three jubilarians – Bishop Emeritus Jose Lai, Fr Joao Lau and Fr Fausto Gomez – share the course of their own vocation to the priesthood and advise young people as to how they must prepare to answer the call and train oneself to faithfully follow the voice of God.
Catholic Diocese of Macau to fete vocational jubilarians
The Catholic Church worldwide will celebrate next Sunday as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In Macau, the annual celebration will be commemorated with a solemn Mass at Saint Lazarus’ Church and with a tribute to a dozen jubilarian priests and nuns.
The Ever-Flourishing Parish of Our Lady of Carmel: A True Exemplar of the Catholic Church
In these troubling times, faith and religiosity abound in the Taipa parish of Our Lady of Carmel as people young and old desire Baptism and First Communion, with a fervent inclination toward spiritual growth
Chancery Notice – The 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2022
On 8th May (4th Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday), the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
On the same day, Bishop Stephen Lee will offer the Holy Mass at 3:00 p.m. at St. Lazarus Church with the special intention for vocations in the universal Church and in the Diocese of Macau.
Ricci Institute’s book series to focus on better understanding China
The Macau Ricci Institute will discuss the current status of the intercultural dialogue with the People’s Republic of China and the way it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in its annual symposium. The theme of the international conference is closely related to a new series of books that the Jesuit institute intends to bring out.
Saint Lazarus Church – A Beacon of a Lively Faith
With a monumental increase in religiosity and the desire to grow spiritually, many Confirmation candidates will be confirmed in their faith on the 29th of May. And while Fr João Evangelista Lau works towards meeting the pastoral needs of the young and the old, he also celebrates 50 years of his priesthood.
O Clarim: Fr Mandia’s Exceptional Contribution to the Catholic World
After a fulfilling and highly successful tenure as the director of O Clarim, Fr Mandia leaves to further God’s mission in his next assignment. The online platform, which has benefitted many Catholics in Asia, is a fitting legacy of this much-beloved priest.