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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Priest’s social work earns Muslim award
Oblate Father Charles Burrows (Robertus Sutriyono, Purwokerto, Indonesia, May 28, 2012) – An Islamic cultural institute has honored an Irish-born priest serving in Cilacap district in Central Java for social work spanning the last 39 years. Oblate Father Charles Burrows … Continue reading
Posted in Japan Current News (prolife)
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World Communications Day: Talking about God, one click at a time
[May 19, 2012. (Romereports.com)] - On May 20, the Catholic Church celebrates World Communications Day. This year, the theme issued by Benedict XVI is “Silence and Word: The Path of Evangelization.”
Posted in Jerry's Blog
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Revised Immigration Act
The new system based on Immigration Act, Special Act on Immigration,Control, Resident Basic Book Act, which were revised in July 2009, is scheduled for implement on July 9, 2012. JAPAN
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A beautiful sping vacation!
Golden Week Photos….Anan, Ishii in Tokushima Prefecture. What is “Golden Week”?
Posted in Bert's Blog, Photos
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Catholic Social Action Center in Kobe
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.
Posted in Japan Current News (homeless)
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Chosen to proclaim the gospel…
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:
Posted in OMI Global News
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Japan: Married women as abuse victims
[Japan Times, May 13, 2012] – A recent Cabinet Office survey has found that 32.9 percent of married women have experienced domestic abuse.
Cancer survivors tell of workplace prejudice
[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.”)
‘Population clock’ forecasts no children after year 3011
[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.
Working with the Homeless in Korea: Hope, Dreams, Sharing
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Korea Current News (homeless)
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