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Taipei (Agenzia Fides) - “Youth, joy of the diocese and hope of the Church” is the title of the Message from Bishop Thomas Chung, Youth Ministry Director of the Commission for Evangelization of the Regional Bishops' Conference of Taiwan. In his message, he recalled that every Palm Sunday is the Day dedicated to the youth and a strong appeal is made to Catholics and even non-Christians to support this day with initiatives, offering their own contribution. The message says: “This is above all needed in encouraging and educating our youth to participate in the international encounters of the youth, such as World Youth Day and the Asian Youth Day. Secondly, it helps to organize national youth events like the Youth Day of Taiwan.”
During the annual Spring Assembly of the Regional Bishops' Conference of Taiwan, the Bishops decided to establish Palm Sunday as the Day of the Youth, in harmony with the Universal Church. The proposal was immediately met with support by everyone. Faithful and priests commented that: “Today more than ever, the Church needs youth, just as the youth need the Church. We should help the youth of today to become active leaders in the Church today. A special attention for the needs of the youth is really needed, not only for the future of the youth, but for the future of the Church and the country.” (NZ) (Agenzia Fides 17/4/2009)
