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Subcommittee on Asian and
Pacific Island Affairs
Spring E-Newsletter 2022
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Peace be with you!
The simple words above are the first words of the risen Jesus to his disciples after his resurrection. He had changed everything. Death was no longer the end of life, but only the birth passage to eternal life. Sin was no longer our everlasting legacy, but light and love were now accessible to us. Simple words, but such profound meaning!
It is the custom of the Holy Father to give a blessing to the City and the World on Easter Sunday, and very often he will greet the crowds with a simple phrase, which he repeats in dozens of languages: Christ is risen! And so it is that this incredible reality is proclaimed by all in our own country, in many different languages. People whose ancestry hails from Myanmar, Korea, Micronesia, and Vietnam, thank God for this Easter gift of the risen Jesus! The risen Body of Christ has members from Japan, Sudan, Colombia, and Germany, who in different ways join their voices in a harmonious song of praise: Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Blessings to you all on Easter and throughout the Easter season!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Larry Silva
Bishop of Honolulu
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19th Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
We are excited to invite you to the 19th Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.
Click the link to view the flyer.
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May is Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month
May is Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month. To celebrate the vibrant heritage of faith and culture among these communities, we want to share with you several Asian and Pacific Island resources published by the USCCB which include: a) Encountering Christ in Harmony: A Pastoral Response to Our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters; b) A Treasured Presence: Filipino American Catholics; c) Harmony in Faith: Korean American Catholics; d) Partners in Evangelization: Chinese American Catholics; d) Resettling in Place: A Vietnamese American Catholic Experience; and e) Rooted in Tradition: The Chamorro Catholics in the United States. See the resources below.
The Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs states, “We hope these resources will help pastors, parish teams, diocesan leaders and all the faithful to welcome and integrate Asian and Pacific Islanders as they strive to live a faith-filled life in the Catholic Church.” The Subcommittee continues to work hard and add more to the series “prepared for and may stem from Asian and Pacific Island communities.”
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A Reflection on the Lunar New Year
By: Peter Bui
3rd Year Theology, Theological College
Diocese of Worcester
Pope Francis has regularly encouraged the need to reach out to diverse populations because, through the sharing of our cultural experiences and traditions, we are able to encounter Christ in one another. For centuries, Asian cultures around the world have celebrated the Lunar New Year--a time of well-wishes, blessings, and expressions of gratitude.
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An Introduction to the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
By: Fr. Binh Nguyen, SVD
The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement (VEYM) in the United States is a non-profit Catholic faith-based organization with aims to cultivate young people to be good practicing Christians and well-rounded citizens within society. The VEYM is a branch of the Apostleship of Prayer, now known as the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, an official pontifical society under the Holy See.
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The Karenni-American Catholic Association
By: Kareh Moses
Karenni, also known as Red Karen, is comprised of nine ethnic tribes living in the State of Karenni (Kayah), Myanmar. Each ethnic group is distinguished by its own dialect. After Myanmar became independent in 1948 from the United Kingdom, the country faced many conflicts and wars among the states and various tribes due to power struggles.
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Highlights of the U.S. Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines
Our gratitude to the Filipino American bishops, Bishop Oscar Solis and Bishop Alex Aclan for their leadership, inspiring presence and support. A big Thank You to the organizing team: Fr. Ricky Manalo, Clarissa Martinez, John Michael Reyes, Fr. Joel Henson, Fr. Rodel Balagtas, Arnel Bailon, Fe Musgrave, Diana Macalintal, Jayne Mondoy, Cecile Motus, and the many Filipino American leaders who shared their gifts and talents, and worked very hard for an amazing and fruitful celebration that included workshops, the Mass at the Arena and the Banquet. We are indebted to the incredible choir, instrumentalists, liturgical ministers and those who worked behind the scenes, for their commitment, dedication, and professionalism.
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Resources
Visit the USCCB Store to browse and order your resources or call
1-800-235-8722 or send an email to css@usccb.org. Remember to have the product code number ready when placing your order.
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New!Partners in Evangelization: Chinese American Catholics (Product Code 7-690)
Partners in Evangelization: Chinese American Catholics will help diocesan and parish leaders, and all the Catholic community, to more deeply welcome and integrate Chinese Catholics into the local Catholic community.
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A Treasured Presence: Filipino American Catholics (Product Code 7-656)
Learn about the history, blessing, and promise of Filipino Catholics in the United States ...This timely book comes on the heels of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines, celebrated in 2021-2022.
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Rooted in Tradition
A people indigenous to the Mariana Islands in the in the western Pacific, the Chamorros have a strong Catholic heritage, which they brought with them to the United States. The Chamorros are the third largest group of Pacific Islanders in the United States, but perhaps the biggest group of Catholic Pacific Islanders. If interested in this resource, please contact us scapa@usccb.org.
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Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love (Product Code 7-606)
This pastoral letter against racism the US Catholic bishops call on fellow clergy and all Catholics to help change racist attitudes and acts to conform to the moral order established by God, in which men and women of all races are honored as brothers and sisters.
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