The name of Mary, which means "sea of bitterness," "star of the sea," or "beloved," is a name filled with grace and hope. Just as the name of Jesus is above every name, the name of Mary is a name of intercession, protection, and maternal love.
Devotees, clergy, and religious communities gathered at St. Xavier's Parish in Mandalay on Tuesday to celebrate the annual Feast Day Mass of Our Lady of Health, Velankanni, in a solemn liturgy that drew faithful from across the Archdiocese of Mandalay.
"Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother's eye."
His Eminence Cardinal Charles Bo has called on Catholics in Myanmar to seek healing, reconciliation, and peace through the intercession of Our Lady of Velankanni, urging the faithful to reject hatred and revenge and become builders of bridges in a wounded nation.
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered at St. Columban Cathedral in Myitkyina Diocese on September 8 to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the feast of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni, marking the conclusion of an 11-day novena of prayer and devotion.
The feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the celebration in honor of Our Lady of Good Health of Velankanni were joyfully celebrated at St. Anthony Church in Shwe Aik, St. Michael Parish, in Myitkyina on September 8, 2026, drawing more than 100 faithful and guests to the small but vibrant Catholic community.
"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." This is the love that builds up—not a sentimental affection, but a deliberate choice of mercy.
Message of Condolence from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar to His Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect for the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches
"I tell you, brothers, the time is running out. From now on, let those having wives act as not having them, those weeping as not weeping, those rejoicing as not rejoicing, those buying as not owning."
Fifty-three mothers from St. Michael Parish gathered for their monthly recollection on September 5 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Pammati, in Myitkyina Diocese, coming together to deepen their faith, strengthen unity, and encourage one another in their Christian and family life.
