On September 22, 2024, a historic milestone was celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Nonthaburi, Thailand, with the installation and blessing of new church bells.
The ceremony was led by Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand, with the participation of Monsignor Daniel Tumiel, the Apostolic Nuncio's Secretary. This special event marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the parish.
The occasion was highlighted by a solemn Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangkok. Cardinal Kitbunchu, a revered figure in the Thai Catholic community, expressed his gratitude for the journey of the parish over the past five decades, calling the new bells a symbol of renewed faith and unity for the community.
Priests, religious, and hundreds of lay faithful gathered to witness the blessing of the bells, which now serve as a new call to worship and a reminder of God’s presence in the lives of the faithful. The parishioners expressed their joy, as the bells not only honor the past but also signal the future growth and spiritual vitality of the parish.
After the Mass, Archbishop Wells visited the Angel's Home, an orphanage supported by the Church, where he spent time with the children, offering them blessings, words of encouragement, and hope for their future. His visit further underscored the Church's commitment to charity and the care of the vulnerable in society.
The celebration at Our Lady of Mercy Church was a day of profound thanksgiving, reflection, and renewal, as parishioners and clergy alike commemorated 50 years of faith, service, and community.
The Apostolic Nunciature extended its heartfelt congratulations to the parish and its members for their continued dedication to the mission of the Church in Thailand.
The newly installed bells will now stand as a reminder of this enduring legacy, calling the faithful to prayer and service for years to come.
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