On May 27, a solemn Mass was held at Myeongdong Cathedral to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Prado Priests’ ministry in Korea.
The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Archbishop Jung Soon-taek of Seoul, honoring the half-century mark of dedicated service to the poor by the Prado community.
The Prado Priests, originally founded in the 1860s by Fr. Antoine Chevrier (often transliterated as Quentwaine Schubry in Korean contexts) in Lyon, France, are committed to living and evangelizing among the poor in the spirit of poverty and sacrifice.
Their mission was introduced to Korea in 1975 when Fr. Lee Yong-yu of the Seoul Archdiocese first vowed to join the Prado community.
The celebration was graced by many esteemed clergy and guests, including:
- Archbishop Emeritus Choi Chang-moo of Gwangju
- Bishop Jin Shin-cheol of Incheon Diocese
- Bishop Moon Chang-woo of Jeju Diocese
- Bishop Guyobi of Seoul Archdiocese
- Monsignor Fernando Hayes, Deputy Ambassador of the Apostolic Nunciature
- Fr. Armando Pascalotto, International President of the Prado Priests
- Numerous Prado priests, affiliated clergy, members of the Prado convent, and over 100 members of the Prado Women’s Religious Congregation
In his homily, Archbishop Jung Soon-taek reflected on the spirit of the Prado Priests:
“In the symbol of the cross – a sign of consecration, sacrifice, death, the Eucharist, and life – Prado members embody the mission of the Holy Spirit for the poor. May this 50-year journey in the Korean Church continue to radiate the Gospel through the founder’s charism and the Spirit’s guidance.”
Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari offered a heartfelt message:
“You touch souls when the Gospel is not only preached but also lived. Your service is not mere human sympathy—it is Christ-centered. This truth is what you, Prado members, testify to with your whole lives.”
The Mass concluded with prayers for continued grace and commitment to living as "light and salt" in the mission field of charity.
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