Diocese of Taiwan Friendship Magazine Out Now!
Just in case you’re wondering what I’ve been up to since I got back to Taiwan ~ well, this was one of the major things to do, the Diocese of Taiwan Friendship Magazine ~ yes, it’s out now! All the recent news of the Diocese of Taiwan, in English ~ 44 pages of reports and photos of last September’s House of Bishops Meeting in Taiwan, the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February, diocesan visit to Osaka for the consecration of their new bishop in April, news from every church in the diocese, plus plenty more besides…. Yep, it’s … Continue reading Diocese of Taiwan Friendship Magazine Out Now!
Yang-Ming Shan 陽明山 ~ Lengshuikeng (冷水坑) to Qingtiangang (擎天崗)
A glorious day yesterday, and this was the view of Yang-Ming-Shan Mountains from St. John’s University (SJU) ~ looked so inviting ~ so go there we must! And so happened that today was the day that the SJU student fellowship organized a big morning walk – and invited the church members to come too, at least partly so that cars were available to save hours of time on buses ~ and Rev. Lennon Chang came to send us on our way and pray for us all…. And off we went – collecting a few more people including 2 lovely children … Continue reading Yang-Ming Shan 陽明山 ~ Lengshuikeng (冷水坑) to Qingtiangang (擎天崗)
Welcoming Fr. Ramon Santacana from Providence University!
Once a semester, the St. John’s University Chaplaincy hosts a speaker for a lunchtime event ~ and today was the day! Fr. Ramon Santacana is R. C. chaplain of Providence University, Taichung, and came to speak about Pope Francis, his life and witness. We had 40 university staff, students and church members in attendance – and for lunch too. Fr. Ramon is from Barcelona, Spain and has been in Taiwan for 25 years ~ he also shared his blog, canvascolor.blogspot.tw of his oil paintings and his recent art exhibition in Barcelona ~ clearly very talented in art as well as in … Continue reading Welcoming Fr. Ramon Santacana from Providence University!
Sunday event to mark Taipei Air Raid – Taipei Times
Important anniversary coming this weekend…. Sunday event to mark Taipei Air Raid – Taipei Times. Continue reading Sunday event to mark Taipei Air Raid – Taipei Times
Taiwan’s wacky themed restaurants take off – BBC News
Oh yes, a must-visit for all my visitors to Taiwan…. it’s great fun ~ check out this article…. Taiwan’s wacky themed restaurants take off – BBC News. And in glorious technicolour video….. Visit to Taiwan’s Hello Kitty restaurant – BBC News Continue reading Taiwan’s wacky themed restaurants take off – BBC News
Celebrating Pentecost at St. James’ English Service, Taichung ~ and Kelvin’s Confirmation!
Special congratulations to Kelvin and his family on his confirmation at St. James’ Church, Taichung yesterday, Pentecost Sunday ~ YES! And as it was Pentecost it was most appropriate that the congregation was all from everywhere ~ including Taiwan, Philippines, Korea, Japan, India, Germany, Malta, UK, USA and maybe more besides – it was a great day indeed! Yes, a wonderful day ~ lots of people at the service, including Bishop Lai, Rev. Lily Chang and Rev. Joel del Rosario, and all followed by a big lunch, kindly hosted by Kelvin’s family. And such a lovely family they are ~ … Continue reading Celebrating Pentecost at St. James’ English Service, Taichung ~ and Kelvin’s Confirmation!
Coffee 4 Pentecost!
Celebrating Pentecost in Taichung this weekend ~ red is THE colour! Torrential rain all afternoon ~ so drinking good coffee with good friends is the way to go ~ and ~ I love red! Continue reading Coffee 4 Pentecost!
Stinky tofu ranked No. 1 night market food in poll – Taipei Times
So now you know ~ Stinky Tofu – compulsory must-try for all my visitors! And the results are in: Stinky tofu ranked No. 1 night market food in poll – Taipei Times. Continue reading Stinky tofu ranked No. 1 night market food in poll – Taipei Times
Comings and Goings….
Been away in the UK for 7 months and so much has happened in my absence. Out in the big bad world, as usual more has changed in 7 months in Taiwan than in the UK over the whole previous 3½ years that I’d been away ha ha! In Taiwan, new buildings, new businesses, new roads, new Metro Stations, new everything keeps appearing – but in the case of people, some have left and can never be replaced! Quite a few staff here at St. John’s University retired while I was away, including Mrs. Chao from our chaplaincy office – … Continue reading Comings and Goings….
Catherine Lee 