THAILAND: SALESIAN VICAR ADDRESSES 300 WORLD
TEACHER REPS
from information provided by Luc Van Looy
sdb
BANGKOK: 2nd Aug -- From July 27th - 30th, 300
teachers from all five continents gathered at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok,
for the World Union of Catholic Teachers Congress. The Congress theme was
"The Task of the Catholic Teacher: same chaleenges, same goal". Fr. Luc
Van Looy, Salesian Vicar, was amongst the group of four main speakers, the
others being Dr. Lourdes Custodio, and Fr. Tamerlane Recuenco Lana OP from the
Philippines, and Bro. Visith Srivichairatana FSGG from the Philippines.
The Congress Opening Eucharist was presided over by Bishop George of Udonthani,
Thailand. The Congress made its final revision of statutes which will now
be presented to the Holy See for approval, resulting in elections in 2004
according to the new statues.
The WUCT comprises many member organizations -
these remained for a general assembly following the
Congress.
