austraLasia #2546
 
5th Asian Youth Day underway

MANILA: 24th November 2009 -- Imus Diocese, Philippines, (south of Manila, close to Parañaque) is hosting the 5th Asian Youth Day, which began on 23rd November.  In the immediate lead-up, any number of youth and Salesians from across Asia have been active in preparation.
    Nov. 21 – Some students of theology from the Seminaryo ng Don Bosco participated in the activities of the first part of the Asian Youth Day called “Days in the Diocese”. They helped as facilitators in the group sharing of the youth who were gathered at the “Diocesan Center of Evangelization” of the Diocese of Parañaque. The youth were given input, asked to reflect and share their insights and thoughts on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
    Nov. 22 – The National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians was the host for the conclusion of the “Days in the Diocese.” In a particular way, the Diocese of Parañaque was host to the youth delegations from Pakistan, Cambodia, China and Myanmar who spent the weekend with their foster families in the Diocese of Parañaque and likewise with the other different local delegations and groups of young people coming from the different archdioceses and dioceses from the Philippines.  The Concluding Eucharist at which the Bishop of the Diocese of Parañaque, Most Rev. Jesse Mercado, DD presided and which was concelebrated by about 20 priests was attended by at least 1000, most of them young people. Fr. Leo Ochoa SDB, who is accompanying a delegation from Cambodia was among the concelebrants. The young people who served as animators made the Eucharist very alive and youthful with their dances. A band of students of theology formed the choir for the Mass and took charge of the music. They led the singing along with another smaller group of the “Singles for Christ” choir. 
    The youth delegates have now gone on to the neighbouring Diocese of Imus— where all the activities for the Asian Youth Day will be held.

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Title: australasia 2546
Subject and key words: EAO 5th General Asian Youth Day
Date (year): 2009
ID: 2000-2099|2546