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23 August 2012
Tribute to Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-Hsi SJ,
Bishop Emeritus of Kaohsiung in Taiwan
We mourn the
sad demise of Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-Hsi SJ, Bishop Emeritus of
Kaohsiung in Taiwan, at the age of 88, after a prolonged battle with
cancer.
We understand that Cardinal Paul, who was appointed as the first Cardinal in Taiwan in 1998 by Pope John Paul II, focused on education, building a strong laity and presenting Christ to the Asian people as his key ministries.
We the Christian Conference of Asia take pride in
his conviction that the church's mission of love and service must begin with
"a genuine regard and respect for all the peoples of Asia, their religions
and cultures."
His belief that the Spirit of God is at work in
the world only in the recognition of the "truth and grace" present in
other religions, while continuing to witness to "the fullness of
revelation in Jesus Christ," strengthened the Interreligious Dialogue
Commissions that he was actively involved in. This thought will also remain a
guiding principle to all of us in the ecumenical world.
We are
inspired by his close interaction with eminent Buddhist leaders and his
tireless efforts in bringing unity and peace among the major religious groups
in Taiwan. We are saddened that in his passing away we have lost a
visionary of peace and unity, but we are sure that his humanitarian spirit and
the memory of his dedicated life will live on.
May his soul rest in peace.
Sd/-
Dr.
K B Rokaya, President CCA
Ms. Arun Vanrasmey, President
CCA
Rev. Dr.
Henriette Hutabarat Lebang General Secretary, CCA
posted by communications on Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
