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ISSUE 2006

2 / 2006
>> Announcement
>> Message of H.E.Bishop National Day of the Elderly
>> Progress on the HIV/AIDS Works
>> Health Pastoral Care Work : Medical Personnel ..
>> Pastoral Care for the Elderly in Ratchaburi Diocese
>> The Church gives importance to the pastoral care
News on the Elderly
of the Chanthaburi Diocese

1. Rev. Yod Senarak of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral made announcement of the new Elderly Committee on 22 January 2549 with Rev. Samphan Vapeeso as its spiritual director and Mr. Suthep Chaiyabhuak as head of the group with 13 working committee members and 8 advisors.

2. The Subcommittee for the Elderly in cooperation with the Pastoral Council of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Chanthaburi organized the 'International Day' for the sick on 11 February 2549 at 19.00 p.m. in front of the grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary presided over by Rev. Viroj Nandhajinda. There was also the anointment ceremony for the sick. There were 261 elderly participants in this gathering.
3. The Chanthaburi diocese has 2 pioneering parishes participating in the 'grateful children' project:
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The Immaculate Conception Cathedral selected 16 grateful children.
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The Sacred Hear Parish, Khlung, selected 10 grateful children.
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Teacher Teresa Prida Prathumrat, daughter of Maria Phayong Prathumrat has been selected the 'grateful child' at the diocesan level of Chanthaburi.
4. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral organized the celebration of the Elderly Day on 16 April 2549 starting with the Eucharistic celebration followed by:
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Pouring water on the elderly (in token of blessing) and giving presents to the elderly.
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Pres enting certificates to the grateful children.
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Competition of 'Miss Songkran' (competitors must be over 60 years old).
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