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A Thai shopping mall decorated for Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year bumps Friday abstinence for some Asian Catholics

Feb 15, 2018

The Archbishop of Vancouver has dispensed from the Friday Lenten abstinence Asian Catholics and their guests who are celebrating Lunar... Read more

A Shopping mall in Thailand decked out for welcoming Lunar New Year 2015.

Chinese New Year bumps Ash Wednesday fasting for Asia's Catholics

Feb 17, 2015

Since Ash Wednesday coincides this year with Chinese New Year – also known as Lunar New Year – many bishops... Read more

Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri distributes gifts for Lunar New Year.

Catholics' celebration of Lunar New Year centers on family

Feb 1, 2014

East Asian Catholics celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend are focused on family ties and charity, particularly in the... Read more