CICM in ASIA
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Hongkong
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Introduction
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Hongkong also known as “Pearl of the Orient” located
at Eastern Asia.
4 main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New
Territories, and the Outlying Islands
Pearl River Delta: one of the world's most economically
productive areas
One of the two Special Administrative Regions of the
People’s Republic of China, the other being Macau
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the
People’s Republic of China
The world’s most important financial centers and a
major gateway for international trade.
Roughly half land, and half water, with a total area of
1,104 square kilometers.
Introduction
Population
Government
⪢ Population (as of ⪢ Constitutional
March 2022):
7,599,472
⪢ Majority: Chinese
⪢ dependent on global
Monarchy with a
system of
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government based on
the Westminster
parliamentary
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system
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⪢ Head of State: Chief
Executive.
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⪢ Hong Kong Basic
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Law: 1990
Issues/Problems: increasing housing costs
and an increasing wealth gap.
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Economy
trade and finance
one of the world’s
most important
financial centers
Free Market Economy
Large financial
institutions
Service-based
Main Sectors:
government,
transportation, and
manufacturing
Works of the CICM
in Hongkong
 History of the CICM in
Hongkong
 Missionary Works of the CICM
in Hongkong
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History of the CICM in Hongkong
⪢ 1950: CICM missionaries from Mainland China arrived in
Hong Kong on their way to other CICM missions or to
Belgium
⪢ November 23, 1953: Fr. Arthur Van den Bossche wrote to
LorenzoBianchi
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Bishop Bianchi answered Van den Bossche’s letter
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Two years later CICM established the religious CICM
Province of Sinica, including the religious districts of
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore
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Hong Kong district
1954: Bishop Bianchi granted permission for four
CICM confreres to stay and work in Hong Kong
Missionary Works of the CICM in Hongkong
MARYKNOLL
PASTORAL CENTRE
 started in July
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ASIAN CENTRE FOR
THE PROGRESS OF
PEOPLE (ACPP)
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1977
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“to give witness
to the love of
Christ by
ministering to the
‘total person’ –
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the physical,
psychological,
social and
spiritual needs –
with a deep
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respect for human
dignity.”
Founded in 1979
independent human
rights organization
and dedicated to the
cause of peace and
social justice
throughout Asia
Pope Paul VI's
Encyclical letter
"Progress of Peoples"
(Populorum Progresso,
1967)
Remedying social
injustices and
promoting genuine
holistic human
development.
HOLY SPIRIT STUDY
CENTER
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1980 by the late
Cardinal John Baptist
Wu
a research institute
whose primary task
has been to gather,
store and analyze
pertinent data about
China that will serve t
broaden
understanding of the
Mainland’s rapidly
changing situation,
and to effect
appropriate Christian
responses
Documentations
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Indonesia
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Introduction
Geographical
Location
Population
Government
⪢ Indonesia is a
⪢ Indonesia is the
⪢ Unitary State
country in Southeast
Asia and Ocenia
between the Indian
and Pacific Oceans. It
is an archipelago that
lies across the
equator and spans a
distance equivalent
to one-eight of
earth's
circumference.
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world's fourth most ⪢ Republic
populous nation and
⪢ Presidential system
has most muslin
majority country.
The current
population of the
country today is
279,134,505 which
increased 1% from
2021 population.
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Economy
Issues/ Problems
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mixed economic system
member of Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation
(APEC) and Association of
Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN)
Indonesia has played a
modest role in the world
economy since the mid 20th
century
Inflation, Food shortage, job
losses, unemployment, and
underemployment, etc.
Works of the CICM
in Indonesia
 History and Missionary Works
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History and Missionary Works
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The CICM missionaries in Indonesia seek to bolster the Church as it
struggles against persecution and difficulty.
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They aid and do charity while helping educate the citizens of the
communities in Indonesia.
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They help lay people become self- supported and by emphasizing the
sacraments and the world.
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Its mission is to help whether be in prayer, donation or any advocacy.
To remain as the persecution persists to help bring the hope of Christ
and strengthen unity through difficulty
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The CICM carried out various activities to proclaim the kingdom of
God. These activities include catechetical community for baptism and
building schools to educate children in the villages and start doing
regeneration by educating lay people.
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Japan
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Introduction
Geographical
Location
Population
⪢ It is an archipelago, ⪢ The current
or string of islands,
on the eastern edge
of Asia.
⪢ Four main islands
⪢ 61st largest country in
the world.
⪢ Mount Fuji
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population of Japan
is 125,820,786 as of
Monday, March 14,
2022, based on
Worldometer
elaboration of the
latest United Nations
data.
Government
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The government of
Japan consists of
legislative, executive
and judiciary
branches and is
based on popular
sovereignty.
Constitution of
Japan, 1947.
Unitary State
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Economy
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Highly developed freemarket economy.
Often ranked among the
world's most innovative
countries.
Japan is the world's largest
creditor nation.
Issues/ Problems
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Supply chain issues, rising
labor costs, and political issues
have highlighted problems with
Japan's reliance on China as a
base for its manufacturing
investments.
With a low birthrate and aging
population, Japan's social
security system is under strain
and is suffering from labor
shortages.
Works of the CICM
in Japan
 History and
Programs/projects of CICM
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History
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Japan’s missionary contact with the Catholic Church dates from
August 14, 1549.
⪢ -St. Francis Xavier arrived at Japan in 1549. During the first
period the church enjoyed full peace for not more than thirty
years. Yet this century was decisive for his approach to Japan
then and later; missionary methods were devised which in part
remain until today and Japan’s image of the Church – not
always flattering – imprinted itself deeply upon the national
consciousness.
⪢ Year 1565 and 1568.
⪢ Beginning in 1587.
⪢ First Spanish Franciscans arrived at Nagasaki, 1593.
⪢ The first Japanese Jesuit priest was ordained in 1601.
⪢ After the World War II, the CICM responded to the invitation of
the Bishop of Osaka and started ministering to the Japanese
people.
Programs/ Projects of CICM
⪢ Establishment of Catholic
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Church located in
Nagasaki
Instituting religious
customs within the Roman
Catholic mass.
Educational Institutions
Kenmei Gakuin School
in Japan
Kenmei from the litany of
Our Lady “Virgin Most
Prudent”.
Mongolia
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Introduction
Geographical
Location
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Population
1,564,116 square ⪢ 3.3 million
population
kilometres
Government
⪢ Multi party system
⪢ Parliamentary
Republic
⪢ Semi-presidential
system
⪢ Unitary state
⪢ Democracy
Introduction
Economy
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The economy of Mongolia
has traditionally been based
on agriculture and livestock.
Mongolia also has extensive
mineral deposits: copper,
coal, molybdenum, tin,
tungsten, and gold account
for a large part of industrial
production.
Issues/ Problems
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Environmental Problems
Works of the CICM
in Mongolia
 History and works of the CICM
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History and works
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1992 – Missionary began
3 CICM priests were sent
Economic turmoil
Today, CICM has 70 missionaries fro Congo, Cameroon,
Tanzania, Philippines, Korea, India, Spain, France, Italy, and
Poland.
* Fr. Wenceslao Padilla
Works
⪢ Bring tea, pancake, medicine, and clothing
⪢ Runs orphanage and care centers
⪢ Formal education
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Singapore
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Introduction
Geographical
Location
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Population
Southern tip of
⪢ 2021 – 5.45
Malay Peninsula 85
million
miles north of the
equator
Government
⪢ Parliamentary
Representative
Democratic
Republic
Introduction
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Economy
Issues/ Problems
⪢ They are focused in
exporting having a
high income
⪢ Labor Market Divergence
Rights of Foreigns and
Migrant Workers
Exploition Labor Market
Divergence CICM IN
SINGAPORE
Works of the CICM
in Singapore
 History and programs of CICM
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History
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Richard Quintens- first CICM missionary
1953- CICm Bishop Carlo Van Melckerbek
- died in 1980
-Appointed by Holy See Church
-He is also the Apostolic Visitator of Overseas Chinese
- established Singapore Catholic Central Bureau ( Carlo Society
)Founded Church of the Holy Spirit where they built the Church of the
Christ the King in Tao Payoh/
⪢ Fr Jean-Pierre Benit- Introduced the Marriage Encounter in
Singapore
* AS OF TODAY
⪢ Archdiocese Commission for Missionary Activity ( ACMA )
⪢ Promotes local evangalization, especially Right of Christian
Initiation of Adults ( RTIA )
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Projects
⪢ They help the poor
⪢ Give freedom for the Migrant Workers
⪢ Initiating help for the seaferers
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Taiwan
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Introduction
Geographical
Location
Population
Government
⪢ 110 miles off of the
⪢ 23.88 million
⪢ Multi party
democracy
⪢ Unitary State
southeastern coast of
mainland China
NEIGHBORING
COUNTRIES
⪢ People's Republic of
China, Japan,
Philippines
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Introduction
Economy
Issues/ Problems
⪢ Free market economy
⪢ Territorial conflict:
⪢ World's 4th largest
Taiwan vs. People's Republic of
China
producer of electronics and
largest supplier of
⪢ National Identity conflict:
semiconductors
Taiwanese vs. Chinese
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Works of the CICM
in Taiwan
History and Projects/ programs
of the CICM
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History
1954
⪢ Some of CICM missionaries moved to Taiwan because of
communist government in China.
1967
⪢ They were able to build churches and a Catholic elementary
school ex. Yu Jen Catholic elementary School.
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Programs/ Projects
⪢ providing free shelter for the homeless
⪢ helping underprivileged workers
⪢ assisting children from single-parent families
⪢ giving after school programs for disadvantaged children
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