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Logo Rationale: The FABC Plenary Assembly XII

Theme: “You Will See Greater Things…” (Jn 1:50): The Call to Synodal Conversion and the Mission of Being Bridges and Bridge-Builders in Asia 

Inspired by Christ’s promise to Nathanael, the official logo for the 12th FABC Plenary Assembly visually captures the Asian Church's journey toward deep spiritual renewal and its prophetic mission across the continent. 

At its core, the design integrates traditional FABC symbols—the red cross, the flame of mission, and the descending white dove—set against a golden Eucharistic halo. This spiritual center anchors the assembly in the Holy Spirit, shining over a green shield that displays the map of Asia, which represents the diverse cultural, social, and pastoral realities the bishops are called to discern. 

The foundational element of the design is the suspension bridge at the base, carrying a vibrant, multi-colored silhouette of the People of God—including clergy, religious, families, youth, and persons with disabilities—drawn directly from the global Synod identity. 

This bridge serves a powerful dual purpose: it symbolizes the practical, structural pathways the Asian Church must build internally (ad intra) to foster transparency and participation, while declaring that the Church must outwardly (ad extra) embody a bridge of dialogue, reconciliation, and peace across cultures and faith traditions. 

Together with bold, contemporary typography, the logo tells a unified story of bishops and their flock walking hand-in-hand, moving forward in hope to transform synodality from an abstract concept into a lived, missionary reality. 

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• 22 - 27 April 1974

  First Plenary Assembly | Taipei, Taiwan
  "Evangelization in Modern Day Asia"

  The assembly laid the foundation for an Asian Church rooted in mission and dialogue and was hosted by Archbishop Stanislaus Lo Kuang, who was serving as Acting FABC Secretary General at the time.

• 19 – 25 November 1978

  Second Plenary Assembly | Kolkata, India
  "Prayer – the Life of the Church of Asia"

  The assembly affirmed that mission begins with prayer and called the Church in Asia to become a deeply praying community rooted in the spiritual traditions of its peoples. The assembly took place during the tenure of Archbishop Mariano Gaviola y Garcés as FABC Secretary General.

• 20 – 27 October 1982

  Third Plenary Assembly | Samphran, Thailand
  "The Church – A Community of Faith in Asia"

  The assembly strengthened communion among the local Churches of Asia and affirmed the Church's mission as a community of faith, while Archbishop Mariano Gaviola y Garcés served as FABC Secretary General.

• 16 – 25 September 1986

  Fourth Plenary Assembly | Tokyo, Japan
  "The Vocation and Mission of the Laity in the Church and in the World of Asia"

  Under the coordination of Archbishop Henry Sebastian D'Souza as FABC Secretary General, the Church in Asia deepened its recognition of the vital role of the laity in transforming society.

• 17 – 27 July 1990

  Fifth Plenary Assembly | Bandung, Indonesia
  "The Emerging Challenges to the Church in Asia in the 1990s"

  The assembly called the Church to respond with courage and hope under the coordination of Archbishop Henry Sebastian D'Souza, who was serving as FABC Secretary General.

• 10 – 19 January 1995

  Sixth Plenary Assembly | Manila, Philippines
  "Christian Discipleship in Asia Today: Service to Life"

  The assembly renewed the Church's commitment to human dignity and life across Asia under the coordination of the FABC Central Secretariat during a leadership transition, following the tenure of Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz, who was serving as FABC Secretary General.

• 3 – 13 January 2000

  Seventh Plenary Assembly | Samphran, Thailand
  "A Renewed Church in Asia: Mission of Love and Service"

  The assembly envisioned a renewed Church in Asia at the dawn of the new millennium under the coordination of Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo, O.M.I., who was serving as FABC Secretary General.

• 17 – 23 August 2004

  Eighth Plenary Assembly | Daejeon, South Korea
  "The Asian Family Toward a Culture of Integral Life"

  The assembly highlighted the importance of family, community, and care for human life in Asia under the coordination of Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo, O.M.I., who was serving as FABC Secretary General, with governance carried out through the FABC Central Committee.

• 10 - 16 August 2009

  Ninth Plenary Assembly | Manila, Philippines
  "Living the Eucharist in Asia"

  The assembly reflected on the Eucharist as the source of unity and mission in the Church under the coordination of the FABC Central Secretariat, with Archbishop John Hsane Hgyi serving as Secretary General.

• 10 – 16 December 2012

  Tenth Plenary Assembly | Ho Chi Minh City and Xuan Loc, Vietnam
  "FABC at Forty Years: Responding to the Challenges of Asia – A New Evangelization."

  Celebrating 40 years of the FABC, the assembly responded to the changing realities of Asia. It took place under the transitional leadership of Cardinal Oswald Gracias, who guided the FABC Central Committee during this period as the Federation prepared for a renewed governance structure.

• 29 November – 4 December 2016

  Eleventh Plenary Assembly | Colombo, Sri Lanka
  "The Catholic Family in Asia"

  The assembly emphasized the family as a domestic church called to mercy and mission under the leadership of Cardinal Oswald Gracias as FABC President, Cardinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij as Vice President, and Bishop John Hsane Hgyi as Secretary General of the FABC.

• 22 August – 30 October 2022

  General Conference | Bangkok, Thailand
  "FABC 50: Journeying Together as Peoples of Asia"

  FABC celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Held under the leadership of Cardinal Charles Maung Bo as FABC President, Cardinal Oswald Gracias as Vice President, and Bishop Stephen Lee Bun Sang as Secretary General, the celebration marked a historic moment of thanksgiving, renewal, and synodal journey for the Church in Asia.

• 20 – 26 July 2026

  Twelfth Plenary Assembly | Jakarta, Indonesia
  "Synodal conversion and the mission to be bridges and bridge-builders in Asia"

  The assembly will gather the bishops of Asia in prayer, dialogue, and communion under the leadership of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão as FABC President, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David as Vice President, and Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, SVD, as Secretary General.

FABC Office of Evangelisation

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OE
  • Most Rev. Simon Poh Hoon Seng
    Archbishop of Kuching, MALAYSIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OE
  • Fr. Anthony James Corcoran, S.J.
    Apostolic Administrator, KYRGYZSTAN 
  • Most Rev. Paul Trairong Multree 
    Bishop of Surat Thani, THAILAND 
  • Most Rev. Daniel O. Presto
    Bishop of San Fernando, La Union, PHILIPPINES 
  • Most Rev. John Bosco Shin-ho CHANG
    Auxiliary Bishop of Daegu, SOUTH KOREA
• Executive Secretary – FABC OE
  • Mr. Manoj Sunny
    INDIA

FABC Office of Human Development

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OHD/CCD
  • Most. Rev. Allwyn D’Silva
    Emeritus Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay, INDIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OE
  • Fr. Anthony James Corcoran, S.J.
    Apostolic Administrator, KYRGYZSTAN 
  • Most Rev. Paul Trairong Multree 
    Bishop of Surat Thani, THAILAND 
  • Most Rev. Daniel O. Presto
    Bishop of San Fernando, La Union, PHILIPPINES 
  • Most Rev. John Bosco Shin-ho CHANG
    Auxiliary Bishop of Daegu, SOUTH KOREA
• Executive Secretary – FABC OHD/CCD
  • Fr. Joseph Philip Gonsalves 
    INDIA

FABC Office of Social Communication

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OSC
  • Most Rev. Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit Jr.
    Bishop of San Pablo, PHILIPPINES
• Bishop Member – FABC OSC
  • Most Rev. Linus Seong-hyo LEE
    Bishop of Masan, SOUTH KOREA
  • Most Rev. Malcolm Sequeira
    Bishop of Amravati, INDIA
• Executive Secretary – FABC OSC 
  • Fr. John Mi Shen
    PHILIPPINES

FABC Office of Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs

• Bishop Chairman –  FABC OEIA 
  • Archbishop Felix Machado
    Emeritus Archbishop of Vasai, INDIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OEIA
  • Most Rev. John Saw Yaw Han 
    Bishop of Kengtung, MYANMAR
  • Most Rev. Christophorus Tri Harsono 
    Bishop of Purwokerto, INDONESIA
  • Most Rev. Joseph Chusak Sirisut
    Bishop of Nakhon Ratchasima, THAILAND
  • Most Rev. Mel Rey M. Uy
    Bishop of Lucena, PHILIPPINES
• Executive Secretary – FABC OEIA 
  • Fr Robin S. Seelan, SJ
    INDIA

FABC Office of Theological Concerns

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OTC
  • Most Rev. Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M.
    Bishop of Pangkal-Pinang, INDONESIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OTC
  • Most Rev. Midyphil Billones
    Archbishop of Jaro, PHILIPPINES
  • Most Rev. Peter Paul Saldanha
    Bishop of Mangalore, INDIA
  • Most Rev. Germanus Jin-Sang KWAK
    Auxiliary Bishop of Suwon, SOUTH KOREA
• Executive Secretary – FABC OTC
  • Dr. Estela Padilla
    PHILIPPINES

FABC Office of Laity and Family

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OLF
  • Most Rev. Emmanuel K. Rozario
    Bishop of Barishal, BANGLADESH
• Bishop Member – FABC OLF
  • Most Rev. Benedictus SON Hee-song
    Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul, KOREA
  • Most Rev. Shorot Francis Gomes
    Bishop of Sylhet, BANGLADESH
  • Most Rev. Samson Shukardin, OFM
    Bishop of Hyderabad, PAKISTAN
• Executive Secretary – FABC OLF
  • Ms. Momoko Nishimura SEMD
    JAPAN

FABC Office of Education and Faith Formation

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OEFF 
  • Most Rev. Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, OSC
    Bishop of Bandung, INDONESIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OEFF
  • Most Rev. Julian Leow Beng Kim
    Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 
  • Most Rev. Joseph Ha Chi-Shing, OFM
    Auxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong, HONG KONG 
  • Most Rev. Charlie M. Inzon, OMI
    Archbishop of Cotabato, PHILIPPINES 
  • Most Rev. John Baptist JUNG Shin-chul
    Bishop of Inchon, SOUTH KOREA
• Executive Secretary – FABC OEFF
  • Dr. Steven Selvaraju
    MALAYSIA

FABC Office of Clergy

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OC
  • Archbishop Udumala Bala Showreddy
    Archbishop of Visakhapatnam, INDIA
• Bishop Member – FABC OC
  • Most Rev. Joseph Đõ Mạnh Hùng
    Bishop of Phan Thiết, VIETNAM
  • Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza
    Bishop of San Carlos, PHILIPPINES
  • Most Rev. Bernard Taiji Katsuya
    Bishop of Sapporo, JAPAN
  • Most Rev. Simon Ok Hyun-jin
    Archbishop of Gwangju, SOUTH KOREA

FABC Office of Consecrated Life

• Bishop Chairman – FABC OCL
  • Most Rev. Lawrence Subrato Howlader, CSC
    Archbishop of Chattogram, BANGLADESH
• Bishop Member – FABC OCL
  • Most Rev. Job KOO Yobi, Ist. del Prado
    Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul, Vicar General of Seoul, Korea, SOUTH KOREA
  • Most Rev. Joseph Arumachadath, M.C.B.S.
    Bishop of Bhadravathi (Syro-Malabar), INDIA
  • Most Rev. Leo Magdugo Dalmao, C.M.F.
    Prelate of Isabela de Basilan, PHILIPPINES
  • Most Rev. John Mung Ngawn La Sam, M.F.
    Bishop of Myitkyina Diocese, MYANMAR
• Executive Secretary – FABC OCL
  • Sr. Joy Carmel Jumawan, O. Carm
    PHILIPPINES

Member Conferences

The Federation of Asian Conferences (FABC) comprises 17 Episcopal Conferences, 2 Synods of Oriental Churches, and 3 Associate Members. There are 29 territories included in the FABC membership. There is the hope to welcome the Church in mainland China in the FABC membership.

Episcopal Conferences

• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh (CBCB)
• Catholic Conference of Central Asia [Conferenza Episcopale Cattolica dell’Asia Centrale] (CECAC)
• Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia [Konferensi Waligereja Indonesia] (KWI)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ)
• Catholic Conference of Korea (CBCK)
• Catholic Conference of Laos and Cambodia [Conférence Episcopale du Laos et du Cambodge] (CELAC)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei (CBCMSB)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM)
• Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (PCBC)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL)
• Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference (CRBC) [Taiwan]
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT)
• Conferencia Episcopal Timorense (CET)
• Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam (CBCV)

Synods of Oriental Churches

• Syro-Malabar Synod of Bishops[India]
• Syro-Malankara Catholic Church [India]

Associate Members

• Diocese of Hong Kong
• Diocese of Macau
• Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal

Territories

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Leadership