A solemn memorial Mass marked the fifth anniversary of the death of Bishop John Hsane Hgyi on July 22 at St. Peter's Cathedral, as the Diocese of Pathein gathered to remember a shepherd who served faithfully until his final breath.
"Return, rebellious children, says the Lord, for I am your master; I will take you, one from a city, two from a clan, and bring you to Zion."
On this Memorial of Saint Bridget of Sweden, a mystic, mother, and patroness of Europe, the Word of God confronts us with a choice between two sources of life.
The Diocese of Pathein marked 17 years of the Seminary Alumni Fellowship with a gathering on July 19 at St. Mary’s Church at Marygone Parish in Pathein Diocese, bringing together clergy and lay faithful to celebrate a journey of faith, friendship, and shared vocation.
The human heart is a restless seeker. We search for love, for meaning, for security, for a peace that does not fade.
For nearly two decades, the people of southern Chin State waited. They prayed. They hoped. And on December 5, 2025, their patience was rewarded as the first St. Joseph Convent in the Diocese of Mindat was officially opened and blessed in Hilong Parish.
The Archdiocese of Mandalay celebrated the annual Feast Day Mass of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Zawgyi Village on July 18, drawing clergy, religious sisters, and hundreds of faithful from across the region for a day of worship and community outreach.
"Tend your flock with your staff, the flock of your inheritance."
The Catholic Diocese of Pathein celebrated Parents' Day on July 17 with a ceremony at the St. Francis Xavier Sisters' Hall, bringing together Bishop Henry Eikhlein, priests, religious sisters, and members of the diocesan family to honor the love and sacrifices of parents while reflecting on the Fourth Commandment: "Honor your father and your mother."
"There is something greater than Jonah here," Jesus declares. "There is something greater than Solomon here."
