His Eminence Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon Archdiocese celebrated his 50th priestly ordination Golden Jubilee on April 25, joined by six brothers of the Missionaries of St. Paul (MSP) who made their first religious profession in a solemn Eucharist at Myatto, in Pathein.
The Word of God spreads, the Spirit speaks, and the Church is sent.
About 60 children completed a two-month summer catechism program at St. Peter and St. Paul Parish, with a closing ceremony on April 26 that emphasized the Good Shepherd’s call and the dangers of excessive social media.
At a solemn Holy Mass marking the first anniversary of the passing of Pope Francis, the Myanmar Cardinal reflected: “Pope Francis is praying for us more than we remember him in prayer.”
Today, we witness a scattering that becomes a sowing, and a gathering that no power can undo.
We hear the Gospel's call to unity: "I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd."
There is one Voice that calls us by name and leads us to an abundant life.
On this Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the Church presents us with a man whose name appears only briefly in the Scriptures, yet whose witness has echoed through the ages.
A newly renovated church, a new grotto, and a new compound gate were blessed on April 19 in this rural village in Bago Region, as the local Catholic community celebrated a day of thanksgiving and milestones.
Fifty-eight volunteer catechists completed a training program on April 19, receiving encouragement to bring the light of Scripture and Eucharist to their communities, especially in rural and remote areas.
