Inauguration of new parish in Myanmar's hard-hit Diocese of Kalay

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Myanmar's faithful celebrate the inauguration of St. Patrick Parish in the Diocese of Kalay, an occasion offering hope to local Catholics in the embattled region of northwestern Myanmar as the nation continues to endure a humanitarian crisis.

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Marek Szymański

I am glad that in the diocese of Kalay it was possible to open a new parish of St. Patrick. In such a difficult place, there must be great hope for the Catholics there. I will pray for them on Sunday.

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It is good that the new St. Patrick's Parish has been opened in the Diocese of Calais. In this difficult region, such news really gives hope to the local Catholics. Can we do something for them?

Tomáš Veselý

This is good news that they have opened a new St. Patrick's parish in the Diocese of Kalay. It will definitely give people strength in such a difficult region. I will pray for them at the Sunday service.

Иван Стоянов

I'm glad they've found a new St Patrick's parish right in Calais - in such a tough place it really gives people hope. I will pray for them at Mass on Sunday, and for everyone there. Can we help with something specific?

Daniela Stan

I am glad that the new parish of St. Patrick has opened in the Diocese of Kalay. In such a hard hit place, a new church really needs to give people a little hope. I will pray for them on Sunday at the Holy Liturgy, as others have written.

Aleksandra Kaczmarek

I'm happy for you, Marek. In our parish, we also remembered Kalay at mass last Sunday and added an intention for the Catholics there. What Sunday are you planning to pray?

Anca Munteanu

I am also glad that they opened the parish of St. Patrick precisely in the Diocese of Kalay. A new church in such a battered place can really give some hope to the people there. I will pray for them on Sunday at Mass, with you.

Corina Stan

Yes, Anca, I'm glad too that they inaugurated St. Patrick right there in Kalay. It is a good sign that the church is rising in the midst of difficulties. I will also mention the intention at prayer on Sunday, after I finish singing in the choir.

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