Marco Carvalho Father Urbano Fernandes, a Goan priest who exercised part of his priestly ministry in South China, died on December 23rd at his residence in Agonda, India, after a short illness. In Macau, where he lived for 16 years,…
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Local schools prove themselves in Nativity scene contest
The Macau Cardinal Newman Center of Cultural and Performance Arts and the Macau Diocesan of Performance Arts and Culture Association organized, for the third year in a row, a contest where everyone had a chance to vote for the most beautiful Nativity scene set up by Macau’s Catholic schools. There was also a contest involving parish churches. Eleven educational institutions joined the competition. The contestants used different materials to recreate the narrative of the birth of Christ.
Family Advisory Council to hold flower arrangement workshops
The Macau Catholic Family Advisory Council will organize in the coming months four workshops on the symbolism of flowers and the way they can be used to decorate the local churches and other Catholic temples. The first event takes place on January 29th, focusing on the Lenten period.
Welcoming the new year with the blessing of the Blessed Sacrament
This four-hour New Year vigil was totally focused on a meeting of praise, prayer and Adoration of the Eucharistic Christ, the Lord of life – of past, present and future.
Filipinos in Macau organize effort to help typhoon victims
It has just been several days after typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) battered the southern islands in the Philippines. The typhoon brought widespread devastation to the country’s southern regions and has left the people spending their Christmas in the dark.
Parish of Saint Francis Xavier (Mong Ha) organizes Historic Exhibition in January 2022
In order to carry on the vision of their founder, Magdalene of Canossa, and to light the fire of the missionary love more than a hundred years ago, Canossian Sisters came to the village of Mong-Há in Macau. In addition to building a dedicated community, they responded to the needs of the society at the time by establishing hospitals, homes for the elderly, libraries, and schools, to care for the poor, sick and abandoned babies, and support numerous families. The Sisters established the presence of the Lord in the community and set up a place for people to get to know the Lord of mercy. Later, the Diocese sent Diocesan priests to develop pastoral work in the same place and gradually forming the parish of St Francis Xavier’s Church. Today, the faithful have inherited the fruits and hard work of their predecessors and the blessings of the Lord and continue to spread the good news of the Kingdom in the community.
Legion of Mary in Macau celebrates 100th anniversary
The Legion of Mary in Macau celebrated their 100th Anniversary. A Mass was held at St Lazarus’ Church presided by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang, Spiritual Director Fr Edgar Palomo Pasaporte, former Spiritual Director Fr Ip Luk Pui, Fr Ho Lu Vien James, Our Lady of Fatima Church Pastor Fr José Angel Castellanos Hernandez, Igreja de S. Francisco Xavier (Mong Ha) Assistant Parochial Vicar Fr Rafael Gemelli Vigolo, chaplain of St Paul School Fr Lawrence The Reh and Fr Chan Pou Chun Francisco Xavier. Prayers of Legion of Mary at 3 PM preceded the thanksgiving Mass, which began at 3:30 PM. The participants were very enthusiastic and grateful.
Village of Our Lady in Ka Ho reopens after five years of restoration
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has finished restoring the “Village of Ka Ho,” previously used as a leprosarium. The Bureau held an exhibition of “Land of Hope – Historical Archives Exhibition on Leprosariums in Macao” on 6 November, Saturday, in the Village of Ka Ho.
“If there is no youth of the present, there is no youth of the future”
The Macau Diocese held the Macau Diocesan Youth Day on 27th November Saturday and establish the Diocesan Youth Commission, responsible for organizing the Youth work in the Diocese. O CLARIM interviewed the Supervisor of the Diocesan Youth Commission Mr. Bosco Wong and Vice Supervisor Ms. Tammy Chiu, to share about the future mission and the work of the Diocesan Youth Commission.
2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BISHOP STEPHEN LEE Adoring the Source of Love and Happiness: The Family Model
In this Christmas season, I wish to invite you to meditate particularly on the family of the Little Jesus who lived in Nazareth. Although the Holy Family is a small, poor and quiet family, the light of goodness and peace and joy that radiates from there shines in every corner of the world, to the amazement and envy of all.