– Marco Carvalho The Faculty of Religious Studies of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) launched, at the beginning of the current academic year, a new training program destined to the teachers of Religious Education that work in Macau’s secondary…
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COVID-19. SUNDAY MASS TO BE CELEBRATED ONCE AGAIN BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – Behind the Screen: How Macau’s Catholics are keeping their faith alive
– Marco Carvalho A “somewhat strange feeling.” This is how Father Daniel Ribeiro defines the experience he had last Sunday, when he celebrated the Sunday Eucharist before an empty temple. Despite the strangeness, the Brazilian priest considers that the option…
UNIVERSITY OF ST JOSEPH – Residents converse online with USJ Rector
– Maria Kwak A conference was held between the residents at USJ Residential Hall and USJ Rector Father Peter Stilwell on the 4th of February, 2019. With the mediation of Ben Lei, Head Residential Hall Office, the conference was realized…
CORONAVIRUS – Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria canceled
– Marco Carvalho Macau’s small Damanese community announced the decision to cancel the feast of Our Lady of Candelaria, the patron saint of the little Indian territory that remained under Portuguese administration until 1961. The celebration was initially scheduled for…
PASTORAL LETTER – In Times of Adversity, Greater Love is Shown
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MACAU Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our city of Macau, China, and the rest of the world are confronting the novel Coronavirus epidemic. At this critical, painful moment, let us be of one heart in overcoming this epidemic,…
ST ROCH AND THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
– Fr Leonard Dollentas Immediately after the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-CoV), the Diocese of Macau promoted the prayer to St Roch, along with precautionary measures. It was not a surprise for the faithful to turn to St Roch…
Chancery Notice
Catholic Diocese of Macau Chancery Notice In response to the latest situation regarding the Novel Coronavirus epidemic and in order to cooperate with the public protection and disease prevention measures, Bishop Shephen LEE Bun-sang has promulgated the following directive for…
Pastoral Letter – In Times of Adversity, Greater Love is Shown
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our city of Macau, China, and the rest of the world are confronting the novel Coronavirus epidemic. At this critical, painful moment, let us be of one heart in overcoming this epidemic, and not forget to…
Chancery Notice
Catholic Diocese of Macau Chancery Notice Pastoral Directive, Version 2 (*Revised 29/01/2020) On Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease As the novel Coronavirus outbreak worsens, all are advised to pay close attention to the latest news release by the Macau…
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THE DIOCESAN CHOIR OF MACAU. Regular practice will be held on Mondays at 5:30 pm at the Cathedral Parish Office. We encourage parishes, schools, and parents to recommend primary and secondary school pupils to join the Choir.