By LiCAS.news
TOKYO, Japan – The Salesians in Japan marked 100 years since their arrival in the country with a solemn Mass at Tokyo Cathedral on Feb 8, drawing clergy, religious, and lay faithful despite heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.
The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, and concelebrated by Bishop Mario Michiaki Yamanouchi and Bishop Andrea Lembo.
Also present were Fr William Matthews, regional councilor for East Asia-Oceania; Fr Domingos Leong, provincial of China; and Fr Marcello Baek, provincial of Korea, along with Salesians from across the region.
Despite the harsh weather, the cathedral was filled with members of the Salesian Family, lay faithful, and young people, creating an atmosphere marked by prayer, gratitude, remembrance, and hope.
Before the Mass, students from Salesian schools presented creative performances recalling the beginnings of the Salesian mission in Japan, according to a report by Agenzia Info Salesiana.
These included a short theatrical presentation on the life of Fr Vincenzo Cimatti and a symbolic dance inspired by the sea voyage of the first missionaries.
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