Exhibited in countries such as the United States of America, Canada and Malaysia, the Art for God exhibition will make its Macau debut this coming Friday, September 22nd. Organized by the Macau Catholic Culture Association and co-organized by the Regina Apostolorum Foundation from neighboring Hong Kong, the exhibition will display over 50 calligraphy, brush painting and seal carving artworks created by Father Joseph Tham Kit-chee.
The Diocese of Macau heralded in the new 2023-24 academic year earlier this week, when it enthusiastically welcomed back thousands of students enrolled in more than two dozen local Catholic schools. On Friday, Bishop Stephen Lee will preside over a ‘Back to School Mass’ at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady.
USJ FRSP (University of St Joseph -Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy) will revive its Bachelor of Philosophy program this fall with a greater emphasis on the philosophical and religious dimensions of human life. Later on, in spring, the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy intends to start recruiting students for a new Master of Catholic Studies degree.
As seminarians Bosco Chan and Adriano were admitted to the candidacy for Holy Orders, they move one step forward toward the priesthood, acknowledging their
renouncement of the world and faithful following of Christ in serving His flock.
The visit of the seminarians and formators of the Holy Seminary of Hong Kong to the
St. Joseph Seminary of Macau can be seen as a vital part of priestly formation where
learning about other cultures and communities will broaden perspectives, enabling
them to live out their ministry in the best manner possible.
The presence of the Pontifical Mission Societies at the World Youth Day marks the importance given to evangelization and missionary work by the Catholic Church. The history of the various societies integrated under the title is interesting and provides an understanding of how God guides his people in carrying out His works.
An example of humanity and leadership. This is how António dos Santos Rosa is remembered by former students and teachers of Don Bosco College, the school he directed in the years before Portugal handed rule of Macau back to China. The beloved priest died on the 21st of July, aged 94.
The finality of death is inevitable, and our reward will be determined by our words, thoughts and deeds in this world. We are called to reflect heaven in every aspect of lives so that one day we will be able to enjoy unity with God as our end reward.
Being a Catholic catechist is an enormous responsibility. But, it is a responsibility that will change your life in ways immeasurable, learning while teaching and drawing closer to Our Maker.
The 3rd Faculty Development Programme, co-organised by the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) and the University of Saint Joseph, Macao, was held with the aim of shaping higher education managers and administrative staff within the AUAP community to become more proficient in the internationalisation process of their institutions.
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