The Diocese of Hakha, under the leadership of Bishop Lucius Hre Kung, celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, September 13, 2026, to thank God for the new crops and seasonal produce, while renewing the faithful's commitment to protect and care for God's creation.
"Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted—and you yourself a sword will pierce—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
With A profound spirit of gratitude, the community gathered to honor two sisters of Charity (SCCG) in Von Ne Akha Village, Kengtung Diocese.
"Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert?"
"Forgive your neighbor's injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven." The measure we use for others is the measure that will be used for us.
St. Peter Parish in Khuahrang, Hakha Diocese, celebrated the annual feast of Our Lady of Velankanni, Our Lady of Good Health, on September 8, drawing around 600 faithful from the parish and surrounding villages in a vibrant display of faith and devotion.
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."
