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MJ, who combined deep spirituality with radical social action, is no more
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TIRUVALLA, India (APEN) -- Reverend M.J. Joseph passed away on July 12, after a brief hospitalization for respiratory ailments, here in the southern Indian state of Kerala. He was 78.
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Asian ecumenical leader Kentaro Shiozuki remembered
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By Hisashi Yukimoto
TOKYO (APEN) -- Professor Kentaro Shiozuki, a former general secretary of the National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCAs) of Japan, is being remembered for his dedication and leadership for about half a century to Asian student Christian movement and nongovernmental organizations for reconciliation and social development.
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Theological college turns 100
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BANGALORE, India (APEN) – An ecumenical theological college that has trained generations of students to become pastors, priests, bishops and church leaders has turned 100. |
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Catholic priest selected for national human rights award
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BANGALORE, India (APEN) – Father P J Jacob, social worker and human rights activist, has been selected for this year’s M A Thomas National Human Rights Award |
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Interfaith center inaugurated to further peace and reconciliation
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VAVUNIYA, Sri Lanka (APEN) – The flags of Singapore and Sri Lanka fluttered side by side in the sky. Amidst singing of the two countries’ national anthems and lighting of a lamp by representatives of different religious communities, the Chen Su Lan Education Centre was officially inaugurated on 24 June. |
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WACC leaders to receive honorary doctorates
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CHENNAI, India (APEN) – Leaders of a global communication organization will receive the degree of Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa) for their contribution to church and society. |
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Philippine church leaders call for just peace in Palestine
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MANILA (APEN) – Church leaders have expressed “shock and indignation” at the attack on hundreds of peace activists on board the Turksih aid ship, Marvi Marmara. |
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Holy Land pilgrims urged to show concern for Palestinians
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GENEVA (APEN) – An international consultation held here has called upon Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land to show concern for the Palestinian people who go through pain and suffering due to the Israeli occupation of their land.
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Ecumenical body says no to George Bush
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SEOUL (APEN) – The National Clergy Conference for Justice and Peace (NCCJP) has opposed the forthcoming visit of former American president George W Bush to South Korea to attend a peace prayer rally. |
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Medical team from Singapore treats resettled civilians in Sri Lanka
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SINGAPORE/MANNAR (APEN) -- Members of the Maha Karuna Buddhist Society with the help of a team of 28 medical officers and assistants from Singapore have offered medical help to hundreds of resettled Tamil people in the Sri Lankan town of Mannar and its suburbs by conducting a special medical camp. |
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