Inauguration of new parish in Myanmar's hard-hit Diocese of Kalay - Vatican News
Sarah Davis ·
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In the Diocese of Kalay, Myanmar, more than 600 Catholics, most of them internally displaced, gathered for the historic inauguration of St. Patrick Parish. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang and twelve priests, brought hope to a community enduring a severe humanitarian crisis after the 2021 military coup. Despite targeted attacks on churches and the ongoing civil war, the faithful's gathering was a powerful witness to unity and resilience, reminding all of the Church's unwavering presence in the hardest-hit regions.