Following their visit to the Archdiocese of Milan, Ambassador Anthony C.Y. Ho and Madam Ho, accompanied by Secretary Wei Wang, recently visited another important Catholic diocese in northern Italy, the Archdiocese of Turin.
During the visit, Ambassador Ho, Madam Ho, and Secretary Wang visited the House of the Consolata Missionary Sisters, where they were warmly received by Superior General Sr. Lucia Bortolomasi. Ambassador Ho shared his childhood experience of attending Bible school and the close bond he developed with the sisters at his parish, which brought great joy to Sr. Lucia. On behalf of the Government of Taiwan, Ambassador Ho also conveyed the goodwill and generosity of the Taiwanese people by supporting the Congregation’s mission of caring for the poor and the vulnerable and reaffirming Taiwan’s commitment to promoting human dignity and social well-being.
In addition, Ambassador Ho, Madam Ho, and Secretary Wang met with Fr. Piero Damaria of the Consolata Missionaries, who previously served in the Diocese of Hsinchu, Taiwan. Together, they visited the Sanctuary of the Consolata, one of Turin’s most important Marian shrines, as well as Turin Cathedral, home to the revered Holy Shroud. Before the Holy Shroud, Ambassador and Madam Ho joined Fr. Piero in reciting the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be in Mandarin, praying for peace in Taiwan and throughout the world.
