ASIA/HONG KONG - Solemn Corpus Christ procession in Hong Kong will culminate with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction at a Home for the elderly

Monday, 23 May 2005

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Hong Kong (Fides Service) - Bishop Joseph Zen of Hong Kong will preside the solemn Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday 29 May, followed by the traditional procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets. The procession move at 2.30pm from the church of the Mother of Christ parish and make its way to St Joseph’s Catholic Home for the Elderly where there will be adoration and benediction and a reception. This special Feast Day will be marked by Mass and adoration in churches all over the dioceses and in the afternoon the faithful will join the procession, benediction and reception. Local Catholics are expected to take part in great numbers. The diocesan liturgy commission has called for special Eucharistic ministers to come forward on this day since they have a special mission to carry Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament to the bedridden sick and the elderly. (Agenzia Fides 23/05/2005 Righe: 13 Parole: 113)