austraLasia

?

Shortcut

PrevPrev Article

NextNext Article

Larger Font Smaller Font Up Down Go comment Print Attachment

20190817_CIN.jpg


By Provincial Secretary CIN


Hong Kong, 17 August 2019 - The most senior Salesian in our EAO Region, Fr. Paul FONG Ting Chung (100 years old) passed serenely in Hong Kong on the evening of 16 August (204th Birthday of Don Bosco) just a few hours after meeting the Rector Major, Fr. Ángel F. Artime who witnessed his serenity, prayed with him and imparted the blessing of Mary Help of Christians.


Fr. Paul was one of the 16 Salesian confessors of the faith, who witnessed to Jesus and the Pope for 37 years, after being the first Chinese Salesian Rector in the history of the China province (Beijing Don Bosco School, 1952-1954). He spent 37 years in detention (15 in prison, 22 years in a labour camp) for his Catholic and Salesian fidelity to the Pope as the Vicar of Christ. So many years in prison did not stop him from reaching the 80th anniversary of his religious profession!


On the morning of 16 August, in the Braga House (Hong Kong facility for sick and senior confreres), the Rector Major spenta good time in dialogue, prayer and admiration of this extraordinary Salesian. Fr. Ángel found him very peaceful and serene, but he didn't realize that a few hours later (before 6 PM), when the whole Salesian Family in Hong Kong was celebrating the Eucharist of thanksgiving for Don Bosco, Fr. Fong expired peacefully in the hospital where he had spent the past two months.


After his release from detention (1954-1991) Fr. Fong was able to come across to Hong Kong. In spite of his age he was always present as assistant in the recess hour at the Salesian school and was for many years a much requested confessor and spiritual guide for a large number of Salesians. Even on his last day on this earth, some confreres took advantage of his return from hospital and received his absolution. He was cheerful and a servant of others!


May the good Lord welcome his faithful servant!




20190817_CIN1.jpg


20190817_CIN2.jpg


20190817_CIN3.jpg


Attach

Drag and drop your files here, or Click attach files button.

Maximum File Size : 0MB (Allowed extentsions : *.*)

0 file(s) attached ( / )

  1. 5175(II)_Getting ready for the 2nd EAO Salesian Translators Workshop in Myanmar

    By Fr. Leo Mang Anisakan, Myanmar, 18 August 2019 -- In a few days time the 2nd EAO Salesian Translators Workshop will be held in Mynamar. We are happy to welcome the participants from almost all of the East Asia - Oceania provinces, both S...
    Date2019.08.19 CategoryEAO Reply0 Views921 file
    Read More
  2. 5175(I)_Love of God for the people and Nations of Asia

    By Our Own Correspondent Yangon, Myanmar, 15 August 2019 -- On the Feast Day of the Assumption of Mary (15 August), Cardinal Charles Bo, SDB, published his passionate and personal reflection on the 'Love of God for the people and Nations of...
    Date2019.08.19 CategoryMYM Reply0 Views887 file
    Read More
  3. 5174(II)_The Rector Major met 70 confreres in Hong Kong

    Rector Major's final day in China Province By Peggy Li Hong Kong, 17 August 2019 --The last day of Fr Ángel Fernández Artime's animation visit to the Salesian China Province. The Rector Major met 70 confreres of the province at the Salesian...
    Date2019.08.18 CategoryCIN Reply0 Views693 file
    Read More
  4. 5174(I)_The commitment of belonging to God according to Don Bosco’s charism

    Profession of Perpetual Vows of 12 Salesians By Mạng Lưới Thông Tin Gia đình Salêdiêng Vietnam, 15 august 2019 -- The twelve Salesian brothers uttered with conviction their commitment of belonging to God after learning and living the Salesi...
    Date2019.08.18 CategoryVIE Reply0 Views714 file
    Read More
  5. 5173(III)_"To serve the young is to serve Jesus Christ!"

    Day Two of the Rector Major's visit to Hong Kong By Peggy Liu Hong Kong, 17 August 2019 -- On this second day of Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, The Rector Major's visit to Hong Kong, he started his day by meeting a large group of young people, ...
    Date2019.08.17 CategoryCIN Reply0 Views722 file
    Read More
  6. 5173(II)_Fr. Paul Fong, Confessor of Faith (1919-2019) went to heaven after meeting the Rector Major

    By Provincial Secretary CIN Hong Kong, 17 August 2019 - The most senior Salesian in our EAO Region, Fr. Paul FONG Ting Chung (100 years old) passed serenely in Hong Kong on the evening of 16 August (204th Birthday of Don Bosco) just a few h...
    Date2019.08.17 CategoryCIN Reply0 Views1371 file
    Read More
  7. 5173(I)_Blessing and Opening Ceremony of the St. John Bosco’s Bicentenary Building

    By THA SC Bangkok, Thailand, 16 August 2019 -- At the culmination of years of building construction on the new building, Fr. John Bosco Dheparat Pitisant, the Provincial of the Salesian Thai Province, officially presided over the blessing a...
    Date2019.08.17 CategoryTHA Reply0 Views1015 file
    Read More
  8. 5172(III)_Three 'perfect digital gifts' on Don Bosco's 204th birthday

    By SC Sector EAO, 16 August 2019 -- Around the 204th Birthday of Don Bosco (August 16) we are happy to share three newly available digital gifts, they may energize our Salesian apostolic consecrated life: First is the new App (application) ...
    Date2019.08.16 CategoryEAO Reply0 Views2011 file
    Read More
  9. 5172(II)_7 Newly Ordained Priests on the Assumption Day

    TLS Vice-Province By Julio Motta Fuiloro, Timor-Leste, 15 August 2019 -- It is the first time in the history of TLS Vice-Province that we have had 7 deacons ordained as priests of the Lord during the celebration of the Solemnity of the Assu...
    Date2019.08.16 CategoryTLS Reply0 Views8551 file
    Read More
  10. 5172(I)_DBTS Celebrates Life of a Young Saint

    By Nigel Akuani Port Moresby, PNG, 14 August 2019 -- Students at Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS), commemorated the life of a young saint, Blessed Bartolomé Blanco, in a musical performed in Gabutu on 14 August. The celebration had as its ...
    Date2019.08.16 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views1018 file
    Read More
List
Board Pagination Prev 1 ... 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 ... 533 Next
/ 533