A beautiful sping vacation!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Golden Week Photos….Anan, Ishii in Tokushima Prefecture. What is “Golden Week”? Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Action Center in Kobe

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The church in Kobe has got a center known as Catholic Social Action Center (CSAC), which caters to the needs of people, especially the poor. In this place everyday you will see some homeless. Continue reading →

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Chosen to proclaim the gospel…

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Saint Eugene seeks men of profound faith to collaborate in meeting the needs that such a situation demands; therefore, this reality is expressed in this way: Continue reading →

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Japan: Married women as abuse victims

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

[Japan Times, May 13, 2012] – A recent Cabinet Office survey has found that 32.9 percent of married women have experienced domestic abuse. Continue reading →

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Cancer survivors tell of workplace prejudice

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

[Japan Times May 12, 2012] – (“My boss told me they could no longer employ someone who is unable to make a long-term commitment” to the company, said Sakurai. “I decided to quit rather than wait to be laid off.”) Continue reading →

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‘Population clock’ forecasts no children after year 3011

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

[Japan Times, May 12, 2012] – Japan will no longer have children under the age of 15 in 999 years, a group of researchers at Tohoku University Graduate School has estimated. Continue reading →

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Working with the Homeless in Korea: Hope, Dreams, Sharing

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Our goal is to help socially neglected homeless people, including juveniles who have run away from home, improve their quality of life through the services of Anna’s House. With our efforts, we also hope to draw people’s warm attention to these homeless people. Through giving Christian love and reviving their hope, they can receive help in reintegrating into society. Continue reading →

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Woodwork…A good way to relax

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Profits from this years’ work…Hitotsu bukai! Seminarian Diocesan Fund. Continue reading →

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Wisteria

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Wisteria – beautiful at this time of the year. Continue reading →

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Diaconate Ordination of Br. Peter HONG, OMI

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Dear Brother Oblates
Greetings from the house of Formation,Korea.
We are very happy to inform you that one of our Korean Oblate brothers, namely Br.Peter Hong, will be Ordained Deacon on 19 May, 2012, in Australia.

ORDINATION TO DIACONATE
Date: 19 May, 2012
Day : Saturday, 06 p.m.
Place: St.John Mary Vianney Parish, Australia.
Ordaining prelate: Most Rev.Vincent Long Van Nguyen, OFM

Varam, OMI

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Peonies

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Golden Week in Japan. Took advantage of the nice weather and went to the Temple near Anan to see the peonies. Tatsueji. A sample of some of the flowers in bloom. Enjoy. Bert Continue reading →

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