https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From macau Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-report-on-human-rights-irks-macau/100766 UCA100766 Macau authorities muzzle freedom of the press and peaceful assembly among other things, the report says Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rise-in-online-child-abuse-triggers-alarm-in-macau/100586 UCA100586 Cases involving children rose by a third last year despite a decrease in the overall crime rate Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-adopts-eco-friendly-burial-amid-a-rise-in-mortality/100523 UCA100523 Experts say the rise in deaths might be linked to the loosening of the zero-Covid policy Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macaus-catholic-university-uses-radio-to-combat-hunger/100380 UCA100380 University of St. Joseph joins global project aiming to address food insecurity in Portuguese-speaking territories Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macaus-migrants-stressed-over-babies-deportation-order/99791 UCA99791 Macau administration asks mothers to send children to their home countries amid high airfare and financial woes Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/family-mental-issues-haunt-migrant-workers-in-macau/99574 UCA99574 Covid-19 restrictions barred thousands of migrants workers from visiting their homeland since 2019 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/diocese-of-macau-opens-its-historic-archives/99040 UCA99040 A vast collection of close to one million documents and numerous relics will be made available for public viewing Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-tackles-food-shortage-in-macau/98832 UCA98832 More people are expected to seek assistance to overcome food shortages by the end of the year, top official says Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-records-sharp-rise-in-child-abuse-cases/98535 UCA98535 Alarming statistic comes despite a drop in the overall crime rate in former Portuguese colony Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:12:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/filipino-migrant-catholics-help-macaus-poor/98412 UCA98412 Macau has seen a rise in unemployment due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/postal-stamps-celebrate-400-years-of-battle-of-macau/98379 UCA98379 The Portuguese defeated the Dutch forces on June 24, 1622, on the feast of St. John the Baptist Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-extends-saintly-teens-eucharistic-exhibition/98339 UCA98339 The extension comes after pandemic restrictions prevented many from seeing Blessed Carlo Acutis' creation Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/un-questions-rights-violations-in-macau-during-pandemic/98085 UCA98085 Macau authorities disqualified politicians from contesting the 2021 election for their alleged 'disloyalty to China' Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-churches-close-doors-amid-new-covid-19-outbreak/97804 UCA97804 Macau has registered 357 new coronavirus cases since the new outbreak, media reports say Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/saintly-italian-teens-eucharistic-exhibition-starts-in-macau/97697 UCA97697 Blessed Carlo Acutis documented and catalogued miracles before his death in 2006 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-church-struggles-to-protect-life-against-secularist-wave/97563 UCA97563 Reports claim a high rate of abortion in the Chinese territory despite legal restrictions Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-bishop-calls-for-culture-of-love-to-curb-abortion/97384 UCA97384 People should promote a culture of life and love in all stages, from the embryo to natural death, says Bishop Stephen Lee Wed, 25 May 2022 11:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-macau-coordinates-food-aid-for-poor/97364 UCA97364 Program seeks to support about 1,500 people who have remained jobless since January 2020 Mon, 23 May 2022 17:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/year-of-the-family-comes-alive-in-macau-diocese/97337 UCA97337 Catholics in Macau join various activities to strengthen marriage and family life during the Year of the Family Fri, 20 May 2022 18:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/exhibition-promotes-pro-life-ideology-in-macau-diocese/97324 UCA97324 The event focuses on the origins of life along with relevant medical and scientific knowledge in the context of Catholic beliefs Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-diocese-promotes-pro-life-american-film/97196 UCA97196 'Unplanned' is based on the true story of a former pro-abortionist who became a pro-life activist Tue, 10 May 2022 10:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/late-irish-jesuit-missionary-in-china-honored-with-award/97022 UCA97022 An an educator and humanitarian, Father Alfred Deignan focused on values like integrity, compassion and human dignity Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-center-to-assist-disadvantaged-students-in-macau/96715 UCA96715 The center aims to tackle 'new forms of poverty' in the Chinese territory, says priest Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:38:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macaus-famed-ruins-set-for-digital-reconstruction/96405 UCA96405 Authorities are reconstructing the iconic Ruins of St. Paul's by using 3D technology for guided virtual tours Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-and-timorese-catholic-universities-in-academic-exchange/96297 UCA96297 University of Saint Joseph signs deal with newly founded Catholic University of St. John Paul II for educational cooperation Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/second-macau-junket-boss-arrested-in-crackdown/95918 UCA95918 Chinese territory's multi-billion-dollar casino industry has come under increased scrutiny from mainland officials Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/interfaith-concert-marks-macau-handover-anniversary/95365 UCA95365 Music is a universal language with the power to bring people of all nationalities, races and faiths together, says Bishop Lee Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-blesses-macau-catholic-university-on-silver-jubilee/95273 UCA95273 University of St. Joseph is one of four universities in the former Portuguese colony Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-macau-shelters-homeless-migrant-workers/94427 UCA94427 Macau carries out a third mass testing of all residents following three new cases of coronavirus this week Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholic-university-to-admit-students-from-mainland-china/94201 UCA94201 University of Saint Joseph can recruit mainland students for postgraduate programs excluding theology and philosophy Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:37:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-democracy-camp-loses-ground-after-legislative-vote/94117 UCA94117 Of the 33 seats in Macau's legislature, 14 are directly elected, and the pro-democracy camp won just two Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-churches-to-reopen-after-closure-for-delta-variant/93735 UCA93735 Authorities have completed testing of nearly 700,000 residents after a family tested positive for the contagious variant Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/our-lady-of-carmel-enthuses-macau-catholics/93345 UCA93345 Catholics in the former Portuguese colony celebrate a scaled-down feast of Our Lady of Carmel Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-charity-aims-to-protect-migrants-from-drug-abuse/93061 UCA93061 Macau Drug Addict Rehabilitation Association warns that many migrants remain vulnerable to drug traffickers Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-follows-hong-kong-in-closing-taiwan-office/92905 UCA92905 Macau announced its economic and cultural delegation in Taiwan will suspend operations from June 19 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/claretian-musical-in-macau-sounds-optimistic-note/92619 UCA92619 Audiovisual project was produced in close collaboration with the dioceses of Macau and Hong Kong Wed, 26 May 2021 15:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-honors-our-lady-of-fatima-with-postal-stamps/92412 UCA92412 Move recognizes Church's role in enriching society and culture in the former Portuguese colony Mon, 10 May 2021 16:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-church-pays-tribute-to-unborn-children/92237 UCA92237 Monument to 'Unborn Baby Angels' unveiled as a symbol of the sacredness of life Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholic-center-to-build-on-legacy-of-american-nun/91924 UCA91924 After throwing a lifeline to distressed women, the Good Shepherd Center will focus more on helping children Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/charismatic-prayer-group-unites-filipino-migrants-in-macau/91771 UCA91771 As the Philippines marks 500 years of Christianity, it is time for El Shaddai members to renew their faith in God Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholics-join-campaign-to-collect-rare-blood-type/91698 UCA91698 Push comes amid growing concerns over the drop in donors of Rh negative blood in the Chinese territory Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholics-defy-pandemic-for-lord-jesus-festival/91590 UCA91590 Procession dates back to 1708 when the Chinese territory was under Portuguese rule Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholics-combine-culture-and-faith-for-new-year/91461 UCA91461 The faithful joined special Masses in nine parishes to welcome the Year of the Ox Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-daughter-of-macau-who-comforted-afflicted-women/90976 UCA90976 The late Sister Juliana Devoy has been hailed as a great missionary and pillar of justice and human rights Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:24:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-marks-21-years-of-chinese-rule/90760 UCA90760 The former Portuguese colony has become a model for Beijing’s ‘one country, two systems’ policy Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-relaxes-restrictions-online-liturgy-continues/87537 UCA87537 Church officials plan to distribute Communion after online liturgical programs on Sundays and Holy Week Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-diocese-angry-at-ruins-of-st-pauls-light-show/86263 UCA86263 Catholic landmark used by authorities to project images of Chinese flag and national emblem Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-to-host-seminary-for-asian-evangelization/85817 UCA85817 Neocatechumenal Way will manage an institute to train priests in the gateway to the Far East Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholics-oppose-plans-for-artificial-conception/81270 UCA81270 Bishop describes assisted reproductive technology as 'Pandora's box' involving many ethical issues. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/malaysian-chinese-hymn-to-shine-at-awards-ceremony/80608 UCA80608 Song-writing competition fielded more than 200 entries, including innovative submissions from China Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:12:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/as-macau-recovers-prayers-offered-for-victims-of-super-typhoon/80117 UCA80117 Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang of Macau calls for collaboration with civic authorities to help restore city Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-catholic-centre-to-be-reconstructed-soon/79698 UCA79698 The center will provide an all-important, multi-purpose community space for local and visiting Catholics Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:41:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/don-bosco-relic-to-get-permanent-home-in-macau/75624 UCA75624 Salesian school likely choice to house casket of revered saint Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-bishop-perplexed-by-chinas-ruling-on-universities/75439 UCA75439 Beijing refuses to send students to church-run St. Joseph's Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/macau-diocese-installs-new-bishop/75047 UCA75047 Churchgoers expect prelate to bring vitality to the parish level Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-professor-in-macau-sacked-after-criticizing-government/71497 UCA71497 Two others disciplined amid fears of Beijing crackdown Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:56:08 +0700