In the rugged mountains along the China-Myanmar border, where harsh weather, difficult roads, and limited access to necessities make daily life a struggle, a Catholic priest continues to dedicate his life to bringing faith, education, and hope to remote communities.
The Feast of Catechists was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral in Kalaymyo on World Mission Sunday, October 18, 2026, under the leadership of Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang, as the Diocese of Kalay honored catechists serving in every parish across the diocese.
The Kengtung Catholic Diocese celebrated the diaconate ordination of seminarian Paul Lo Ah Gar on October 17, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with Bishop John Saw Yaw Han presiding.
Six sisters of the Congregation of Little Way of St. Thérèse received their religious habits and made their first profession of vows during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at St. Michael Church in Hnaring, Hakha Diocese, on October 21, 2026.
His Excellency Bishop Augustine Thang Zawm Hung, the first Bishop of the newly established Diocese of Mindat, celebrated his first Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in Kalaymyo on World Mission Sunday, October 18, 2026, during his first visit to the Diocese of Kalay since becoming a bishop.
The annual recollection and renewal course for catechists of the Archdiocese of Yangon concluded on October 20, 2026. It took place at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church. His Eminence Cardinal Charles Bo of the Yangon Archdiocese encouraged catechists to renew their commitment to Christ and serve as witnesses of hope and peace.
The Funeral Mass for Father Gilbert Sein Sa Loi was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on October 19, 2026, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church within the Minor Seminary compound in Mayanchaung, Pathein.
Bishop Lucius Hre Kung called on catechists and the faithful to strengthen their commitment to evangelize through prayer, unity, service, and exemplary Christian lives during Mission Sunday at Sacred Heart Parish, Calthawng, Hakha Diocese, on October 18, 2026.
More than 200 representatives from the 25 parishes of the Kengtung Diocese gathered from October 14 to 16, 2026, for a follow-up conference to the diocese's first Pastoral Congress, originally held in 2007 at the Central Pastoral Training Center of Kengtung Diocese.
Fourteen catechists from four communities across the M'kuiimnu Zone completed a six-day Catechists' Renewal Course from October 14 to 19, 2026, returning to their parishes with fresh knowledge, deeper faith, and renewed commitment to their ministry.