The solidarity Mass offered by the Cathedral English-speaking community in Macau assuages the grief of the COVID-embattled Hong Kong residents, inspiring hope and courage in a time of desolation
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CHANCERY NOTICE: Special Prayer for the End of War
Bishop Stephen LEE announces that, from 20th March to 28th March 2022, in addition to the “Prayer to St. Roch”, the following prayer for peace recently shared by Pope Francis, will be recited in all parishes after public Masses, imploring God to forgive us for war, especially the war in Ukraine
USJ’S 25th ANNIVERSARY MASS: Learn from St Joseph’s Fatherly Heart
The Bishop of Macau, Most Reverend Stephen Lee Bun-sang, celebrated this morning a Thanksgiving Mass for the 25th anniversary of the University of Saint Joseph. The bishop cited Pope Francis’ Patris corde which talks about St Joseph and encouraged everyone to learn from his fatherly virtues.
Jesuits celebrate 400th anniversary of their founder’s canonization
Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Saint Francis Xavier were canonized 400 years ago and, in Macau, the Society of Jesus marked the anniversary last Saturday with a Solemn Mass that took place at the Church of Saint Joseph’s Seminary. The celebrations of the Ignatian Year will come to a close on the 31st of July, but until then, the local Jesuits still have several initiatives on the agenda. The next one takes place on April 9th.
FATHER MICHAEL ZHANG: “It was God’s will that I was put under Mary’s protection”
A devotee of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and formerly an architect, the priest says that the mission entrusted to him by the Bishop of Macau, D. Stephen Lee Bun-sang, is a sign that God placed him under the direct protection of Our Lady. The new parish priest of Our Lady of Fatima spoke to O Clarim.
Escola de Santa Teresa do Menino Jesus holds Chinese Culture Day
On 28th January 2022, the Escola de Santa Teresa do Menino Jesus held Chinese Culture Day – Chinese Culture Art. Students were able to experience the Chinese Lunar New Year and learn about the Chinese Culture Art.
Bishop Stephen Lee asks Catholics to pray for Hong Kong
The Bishop of Macau, Stephen Lee Bun-sang, convened a special prayer novena for the citizens of neighbouring Hong Kong and urged the local Catholics to pray for the end to the Covid-19 outbreak which is devastating the former British colony. Starting this Friday and until March 19th, a prayer released earlier by Pope Francis will be recited in all the local parishes, alongside the Prayer to Saint Roch which has been intoned in Macau churches since the early days of the pandemic.
Children and youth invited to reflect on the meaning of Lent
About fifty children and youth were invited to reflect on the meaning of Lent and how they can integrate Lenten practices in their life. The initiative brought together members of both the Lusophone Scouts Group of Macau (GELMac) and the catechesis group of Our Lady of Carmel parish. The meeting, which was held at the seaside resort of Cheoc Van, introduced the participants to the patron saints of the National Corps of Scouts, the Portuguese Catholic Scouting movement.
Claretian missionaries to assist Ukrainian refugees
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.
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.