Fr Paul Pollock visits Myanmar
24 Oct 2006

Fr Paul Pollock visits Myanmar

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On Monday morning, October 2, Fr Paul Pollock, Superior of Thailand Region and of Myanmar Mission, left Bangkok for Yangon, together with the new consultants (Frs Pitoyo, Vinai, and Bernard). They will all return to Bangkok by noon on October 6. While he is gone from Xavier Hall, Bangkok, Fr Alfonso de Juan will be acting-minister of the Xavier Hall community. Say a prayer for the visit, for the visitors, and for the visitees!

For the first time in my life I feel excited
5 Jun 2006

For the first time in my life I feel excited

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Adapted from the Occasional Address of Fr Michael Smith SJ

In the week after Easter two lecturers from Australian Catholic University, Mrs Ellen McBarron and Dr Robert Compton, made the long journey from Australia to the town of Mae Sot on the Thai-Burma border.  On Wednesday, 19th April, they awarded undergraduate Diplomas in Business to 16 young Karen refugees and a Certificate in Business to another.  The Award Ceremony was the culmination of a pilot project by ACU National which used a mixed mode of distance and online learning to meet the need for the higher education of Karen refugees who have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Burma.

First Vows in Myanmar
10 May 2006

First Vows in Myanmar

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The First Vows held last Sunday, May 7 at the Infant Jesus Chapel, Payaphyu, Taunggyi was an occasion that was simple, yet full of fun and great joy. Fr Paul Pollock was there. And so were Fr Peter Kim and Sch Valerio Rereh. Many family members and friends showed up. After the ceremony, they all shared a picnic-type of refreshment under the green trees, which are now plentiful. On behalf of our brothers in Myanmar, Fr Ignatius Wardi Saputra thanked everyone for your prayers.