Ambassador Anthony C. Y. Ho and Madam Ho accompanied by Secretary Wei Wang, visited the Camillians’ General House in Rome and met with Fr. Pedro Tramontin, Superior General of the Camillians, and Fr. Gianfranco Lunardon, Vicar General. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on caring for vulnerable communities and humanitarian cooperation.
Ambassador Ho expressed his appreciation for the decades of dedicated service by Camillians in Taiwan. Through institutions such as Camillian Saint Mary’s Hospital Luodong and St. Camillus Hospital in Penghu, the Camillians have devoted themselves to rural healthcare, social services, and education in Taiwan. Their selfless commitment has fostered a warm and enduring friendship with the people of Taiwan, for which Taiwan remains deeply grateful. Fr. Pedro shared his fond memories of visiting Taiwan twice and noted his deep impression of the Camillians’ achievements in Taiwan, as well as the warmth and kindness of the Taiwanese people. He also introduced the Camillians’ continued efforts in Africa and Asia in providing healthcare and humanitarian services. Both sides expressed their willingness to work together in the future. With love as the bridge connecting people across the world, cycles of goodness can be fostered creating ever greater hope.
Fr. Pedro and Fr. Gianfranco also guided Ambassador and Madam Ho on a tour of the Camillians’ General House and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, where St. Camillus de Lellis rests. Together, they prayed before the relic of St. Camillus de Lellis preserved at the General House for the peace of Taiwan and the world.
