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Hiroshima PowerPoint by Bradly Rozairo, OMI

Posted on August 4, 2018 by editor

Peace be with you!

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Assumption nuns’ first Asian head focuses on marginalized

Posted on July 11, 2018 by editor

Assumption nun Rekha Chennattu, the first Asian elected to head the global Paris-based congregation, says her priority will be to serve people on the margins of society.

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Once hidden, the history of Japanese Christianity gains UN recognition

Posted on July 9, 2018 by editor

Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Japanese bishops: Vatican mindset doesn’t fit Asian church

Posted on June 10, 2018 by editor

Japan’s bishops have publicly responded to a Vatican survey of global Catholics’ views on family issues, stating bluntly that church teachings are not known in their country and the Vatican’s Europe-centric view hampers efforts at evangelization in places where Catholics … Continue reading →

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Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops

Posted on May 28, 2018 by editor

In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country’s martyrs as an inspiration to continue their mission of evangelization amid modern-day challenges.

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Samurai martyr beatified in Japan

Posted on May 28, 2018 by editor

A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in ‎Osaka, Japan on Tuesday.

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Seminar on Bro. Tsuda

Posted on May 27, 2018 by editor

A 2-hour talk will be held at Naruto Parish on June 11, 2018 at 2pm. Bro Yagi’s brother will be the main speaker.

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