Bishop Henry Eikhlein said, "Caritas is not merely an NGO; it is a Mission, a Vocation. It is preaching through action – through your deeds, your attitude, your very disposition. You become witnesses."
He relayed the message that the Jubilee calls the faithful to "proclaim the goodness of the Lord every day," celebrating daily life with God's grace and moving forward in hope. "This is the essence of the Jubilee," Bishop Francis stated.
The 8th Annual Karen American Catholic Community (KACC) Conference was held from July 4th to 6th under the theme "Rooted in Christ, Growing in Christ" (Colossians 2:6-7) in the United States.
"I have come to you today, that I might testify to you how much God loves you. Let us not be discouraged, but let us pray more in these difficult times. In these difficult times, if we are united and trust in God, the difficulties we are facing today... will be a blessing," said Bishop John Mung Ngawn La Sam of Myitkyina Diocese.