On January 4, 2024, it was the 25th anniversary of my arrival in Taiwan. Yesterday, January 25 (Conversion of St. Paul), it was Bishop Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang’s 25th anniversary of his ordination as priest, and we celebrated at the Epiphany Chapel … Continue reading Friendship Magazine and CMS Link Letter Out Now!
This. My annual challenge. 26 km (16 miles) across the Yang-Ming Shan Mountains above Taipei, from east to west, Fengguizui to Qingtian Temple, elevation gain 1,905 m (6,250 ft). Ten mountains, mostly steep, but all great fun! This was Saturday January 13, 2024, … Continue reading 陽明山東西大縱走 Yang-Ming Shan East-West Vertical Traverse 2024!
Marching into the future… Watching the changing of the guard at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial in Taipei last Friday makes me realize how much has changed in Taiwan in only a few decades. Thanks to you all for your concern & prayers this past weekend – thankful for safe & smooth elections & for the peaceful election of a new president, President Lai: Inauguration date May 20, 2024. Prayers ongoing. Continue reading Go Taiwan!
今天！就是今天！25年前的今天，我第一次來到台灣！Today! Today is the day! On this day, 25 years ago, I first came to Taiwan! YES! Through the great vision and boundless enthusiasm of Rev. Charles C. T. Chen 陳金地牧師, the kind invitation and encouragement of the late Bishop John C. T. Chien 簡啟聰主教 (followed by Bishop David J. H. Lai 賴榮信主教 and now Bishop Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang 張員榮主教) and with ongoing support from CMS-UK, so I arrived in Taiwan on Monday, January 4, 1999, warmly welcomed that day by Charles & MaryJo ~ and here they are – both now 88, their amazing passion for life as strong … Continue reading Today is the Day! 25 Years in Taiwan Today!
Catherine Lee 