Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter, May 19, 2026
In the Gospel of John, Jesus lifts His eyes to heaven and prays. This is His “high priestly prayer,” offered on the threshold of His passion.
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter, May 18, 2026
In Acts, Paul encounters incomplete disciples, lacking the Spirit’s fullness. In the Gospel, Jesus warns of tribulation yet promises a peace the world cannot give. Together, they teach us that the Spirit of Jesus is our courage and our calm in every storm.
The Ascension of the Lord (A), May 17, 2026
The Ascension is not Jesus leaving us behind; it is Jesus going before us, opening the way to the Father, and sending us forth as His witnesses.
RVA Day celebrated in the Banmaw Diocese
More than 500 Catholics gathered at an internally displaced persons camp in the Banmaw Diocese on May 10 to celebrate the RVA Day of Kachin Jinghpaw Service.
Renewal Training for Catechists Concludes with Commissioning of Three in Pathein Diocese
"The catechists work together with the priests and faithfully carry out the religious service," Bishop Henry Eikhlein said. "The priests and catechists are the ones who contribute greatly to the Church."
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter, May 16, 2026
Today, the Scriptures show us this promise in action: a learned man named Apollos, who knew the Scriptures but needed a more complete understanding, and Jesus Himself, who assures us that the Father Himself loves us.
Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter, May 15, 2026
Through a vision to Paul and a promise from Jesus, the Lord assures us: He is with us. The sorrow we endure will become joy. And no one will take that joy from us.
Second Joint RVA Day in Hakha Draws 700 Faithful, Bishop Says Four Services Exist ‘Because They Are Needed’
Despite heavy rain and ongoing difficulties in Chin State, around 700 Catholics gathered at Charbal Church on May 10 for the second joint RVA Day of the Hakha and Falam services, demonstrating what Bishop Lucius Hre Kung called the faithful's strong love for God.
The Hnaring Zonal CPA Retreat concluded with a spirit of faith-filled joy
Held once every two years, this year’s Hnaring Zone CPA (Catholic Pa bu(elder) Association) Retreat marked its second time being hosted at Khuahrang Parish, Hakha Diocese. While parish-level retreats are typically organized annually, it was decided that the zonal retreat…
Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, May 14, 2026
Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Matthias, an apostle chosen not by popular acclaim, not by political maneuvering, but by the quiet, sovereign will of God.