Chinese Christians Show the Way to Reconciliation While many were engaged in discussions, Chinese Christians took concrete steps towards unity. The Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI (June 2007) is a milestone in the history of the Church of China. It speaks a clear language. But websites in China publish harsh disagreements on how to apply it in practice. (read more)

CICM Worldwide Contacts update for 2010

CICM Singapore assignment and contact updates

First Bishop ordained in Mainland China since Dec 2007. Hohhot diocese, which had been without a bishop for 5 years, finally got a new bishop.

CICM Statistical Data  2010 update

CICM Mission in Zambia
by Father Anthony Lim, cicm
Three years ago, in 2006, when I came back for home-leave, I happened to meet a fellow parishioner at the front of our church of the Holy Cross. When this parishioner saw me, she recognized me immediately and said, "Hi Father, you are back! It is already three years! So fast! Are you back to serve in our church here?" I replied, "No, I am here for home leave. I will return to Zambia." She responded, "Wah, not yet finished with Zambia!" ...(read more)

The Catholic Church in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia:
Report by Bishop Wens Padilla, cicm
In this year of the ox (the animal zodiac I belong to) we have been blest again with a plentiful harvest of 117 newly baptised: 104 Mongolians and 13 Koreans who had successfully finished a 2-year catechism course in our parishes. Many of these new Catholics have also received Confirmation...(read more)

Erdenet Kindergarten, Mongolia: A New Home for Our Children
"My Home Kindergarten" was originally built as a wooden structure. Later it was given a brick outer shell to improve the insulation. But after 6 years of use, the building has badly deteriorated. The classrooms and kitchen are under the same roof, with the class-rooms serving also as dining rooms... (read more)

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: A Truly Blessed Week for Good Shepherd Parish (GSP)
Holy Week started with a faith-filled Palm Sunday celebration. The newly-built church of Good Shepherd was overflowing with believers eager to start their Holy Week by welcoming Jesus in their hearts. I had invited and prepared our parishioners to enter into the mystery of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of the Lord.... (read more)