The Claretian missions in Macau and Hong Kong launched earlier this month a fundraising campaign to help the thousands of Ukrainian citizens who have escaped the war-torn nation and have taken refuge in neighboring Poland.
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USJ to discuss new approach to couple’s therapy
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Education of the University of São José (USJ) will promote, on April 23rd, a public lecture on a new model of couple therapy, Congruence Couple Therapy. The talk will explore how congruence – the compatibility between husband and wife – can help treat and solve problems such as alcoholism, gambling addiction or mental health issues.
Chancery Notice: Special Novena Prayer for the Citizens of Hong Kong
Bishop Stephen LEE announces that, from 11th March to 19th March 2022, in addition to the Prayer to St. Roch, the following prayer, released earlier by Pope Francis, will be recited in all parishes after public Masses, with the special prayer intention for our brothers and sisters in neighbouring Hong Kong in the midst of the worsening epidemic.
English Community Gathers to Mark Ash Wednesday
The English-speaking community of the Cathedral, composed mainly of Filipinos, celebrated this first day in preparation for Easter, at Sao Domingos Church. It was a joyful but somber occasion for the English community to celebrate Ash Wednesday. We may recall that the communities of the Cathedral used Sao Domingos during the Cathedral renovation period.
Diocesan Youth Commission launches new volunteer program
The Diocesan Youth Commission unveiled last Saturday a new volunteer program, aimed at young people – and young adults – aged 16 to 35 years old. Called “Teen Sunny Project,” the initiative aims to attract fifty volunteers and prepare them to collaborate in the initiatives promoted by the organization.
Penance, alms and prayer. How to experience a truthful Lent?
Millions of Catholics around the world celebrated on Wednesday the beginning of Lent and Macau was no exception. In the local parishes, thousands of faithful, representing several different linguistic communities, took part in the symbolic ceremony of the imposition of ashes, a ritual that reminds Catholics of their condition as sinners and invites them to penance, reflection and conversion.
Macau Catholics pray for peace
Pope Francis asked and the local Catholic communities complied. Hundreds of people packed the local churches on Wednesday to pray for peace in the world and in Ukraine, in particular. The Supreme Pontiff called on people to pray and fast for peace in Eastern Europe.
New association wants to create Catholic community center in Taipa
“Our association – Associação Piedosa do Escapulário do Carmo – was formed in 2021. We aim to serve the community and promote charitable work. We have about forty volunteers.”
Escola Dom João Paulino holds 110th Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the school, the Escola Dom João Paulino held the 110 Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on 25 January 2022.
CHANCERY NOTICE – Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
In response to Pope Francis’ appeal concerning the situation in Ukraine, Bishop Stephen LEE has instructed that all parishes to arrange a one-hour public Eucharistic adoration on 2nd March (Ash Wednesday) to pray for the intention of peace. Parishioners are asked to take note of the details released by their parishes. It is also the Church’s established day of penance and Catholics of the required age are obligated to observe fasting and abstinence.