Hong Kong 65th anniversary Celebrations September 2014

HONG KONG 65th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

A visit to Hong Kong and Macau was made by two Concilium officers, Pat O’Donoghue and Michael Walsh from 6th to 11th September on the occasion of Hong Kong Comitium’s 65 anniversary celebrations, which took place on Sunday 7th September in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, overflowing with legionaries wearing their ceremonial yellow t-shirts with Vexillum on the crest. Mass was concelebrated by Cardinal John Tong and 13 priests. The Cardinal spoke eloquently about the Legion and how its history in China mirrored the history of the Church. The Legion had started in Hong Kong in 1949 through the efforts of Fr. Aedan McGrath.

During the visit, the Concilium representatives had a meeting with Fr. Lok, who has been part of the Legion’s growth in Hong Kong for 40 years. They also met Sr. Osmund Nydia, who had accompanied Fr. McGrath on his visit to Bishop Valtorta in 1949 seeking permission to start the Legion in his Diocese.
Hong Kong has 7 senior Curiae and 5 junior Curiae.
A visit was also made to Macau, where the Legion of Mary was started in 1952 by Legion Envoy Teresa Su, a native of Hong Kong. Currently, Macau has 6 senior praesidia and one junior praesidium. Bishop Joseph Lai and local legionaries gave the visitors a warm welcome. An extension project is planned for the island with the help of Hong Kong legionaries.

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