With the joint permission of Cardinal Stephen CHOW, S.J., and Dom Paul KAO, Abbot of Our Lady of Joy Abbey (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance), Lautau Island, Rev. Deacon Charles CHU Nien-tsu will begin a probation period for the monastic life at the aforementioned Abbey, with effect from 1 January 2024 and until further notice. During the probation period, Rev. Deacon Charles CHU will cease to take up diaconal ministry under our Diocese, but he will remain incardinated in our Diocese until he has made the perpetual profession as a member of the aforementioned Abbey.
II. DIOCESAN COMMISSION FOR INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The following current adviser/members will serve until 31 December 2024:
1. Ecclesiastical Adviser
Rev. William YIP
2. Members
Mr. Francis TANG Chi-ho, Chairperson
Rev. Paolo CERUTI, PIME
Rev. Slawomir KALISZ, OMI
Miss Veronica CHAN Sin-ying
Mr. Carter CHIM Ting-cheong
Dr. Martin CHUNG Chi-kei
Mr. Joannes CHUNG Ping-lam
Mr. Aidan IP Kim-ching
Dr. Anselm LAM Wing-kwan
Mr. Gregory LO Cheuk-fung
Ms. Jackie NG Siu-lin
Mr. Stephen WONG Yu-ming
Cardinal Stephen CHOW, S.J., has reappointed the following as adviser/members for a two -year term, effective 1 January 2024: