Hong Kong – Two cardinals commemorate St Maria Troncatti
(ANS – Hong Kong) – Both Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau Yan, SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong, and his predecessor, Salesian Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze Kiun, attended the Mass in commemoration of Saint Maria Troncatti organised by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) of the Chinese Province on Saturday 25 April 2026. In his homily, Cardinal Chow recalled the admirable qualities of Sister Troncatti, including her far-sighted wisdom; her courage in breaking with traditions that restricted the freedoms of the indigenous Schuar people, amongst whom she worked as a missionary until her death; a life deeply rooted in prayer; and her constant commitment to reconciliation. For her part, the Provincial, Sister Teresina Luk kum Lee, recalled how the greatness of the FMA saint lay in her faith, hope and unconditional love, which translated into a profound capacity for introspection, complete submission to God’s will, selfless generosity and evangelising zeal. The ceremony concluded with the reading of a message sent for the occasion by the FMA Mother General, Mother Chiara Cazzuola, containing an invitation to “manifest holiness in our evangelising mission.”