The world’s fastest man, three times 100m Olympic gold medalist, and much more, was once invited to a 2013 Vatican conference on religious liberty.
China’s Hankou Diocese has New Bishop
On September 8, 2021, Bishop Francis Cui Qingqi was ordained as the new bishop of Hankou, Wuhan, Hubei, China. The 57-year-old bishop is the sixth bishop to be consecrated in China according to the terms of the provisional agreement which the Holy See signed with the Chinese government in September 2018. This means that Bishop Cui’s appointment is with the approval of both the state and the Church.
Beatified Korean martyrs’ remains found
The remains of three martyrs executed 200 years ago for being Catholic were discovered a few months back in South Korea. The investigations into who they were revealed their names this month, AFP reported. Before their bodies were found, the three were among 125 Korean martyrs beatified by Pope Francis when he visited the country in 2014.
Relic of the Holy Cross is displayed in the Sé Cathedral
The church of Sé Cathedral of Macau has a relic of the Holy Cross on a side altar. It is located on the right side of the church when entering before meeting the image of Our Lady and the little shepherds, Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (143) What does “penance” mean?
When we offend someone who loves us, we feel sorry and we try to compensate for the offense. That is what penance is.
Catholic Center Ground Breaking Ceremony
The redevelopment of the Catholic Center of the Diocese of Macau in the central district has been approved by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau and a permit for the project has been issued.
Missionaries From Macau to the World – Saint Lazarus Island (60)
The achievement of Vasco da Gama’s grandson is clearly demonstrated in the work of Joseph Nicolas Delisle, to whom, in 1731, the Russian Academy of Sciences entrusted the task of mapping the North Pacific.
“We are Catholics and we are expected to practice love”
On September 19th, the Church of Saint Joseph the Worker, in Hac Sa Wan, will host two lectures – one in Cantonese and the other one in English – about Laudato Si’ and its core message. It is the first of two initiatives on environmental protection promoted by the Diocese of Macau. A week later, on the 25th of September, the same Church will host an event on recycling, promoted by the “Macau for Waste Reduction” project. Both the initiatives are the brainchild of Benvinda dos Santos Keong, a member of the Social Concern Group of the Diocesan Commission for Life. The eco-activist spoke with O Clarim.
Catholic scouts ready for a new year
After an exceptional year, the Lusophone Scouts Group of Macau is keen on attracting new blood, but the enrollment of new members is currently limited to the Explorers and the Pioneers. The Taipa Houses-Museum, near the Church of Our Lady of Carmel, was the chosen venue for the local Catholic scouts to re-launch their activities this Saturday morning.
USJ signs MOU with Greater Bay Area in mind
The University of Saint Joseph will officially kick off the new academic year next Tuesday with a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Stephen Lee. The higher education institution led by Stephen Morgan has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Macau Youth Greater Bay Area Development Association.