Extracts from the Constitution (1997)

Appendix 1 MAP OF THAILAND1

Appendix 2

1 Cfr. WIKIPEDIA, Thailand in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand, (18 October 2005), 1. 135

EXTRACTS FROM THE CONSTITUTION (1997) OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND AS REGARDS RELIGIONS

Chapter I, Section 5: The Thai people, irrespective of their origins, sexes or religions, shall enjoy equal protection under this Constitution. Chapter II, Section 9: The King is a Buddhist and Upholder of religions.

Chapter III , Rights and Liberties of the Thai People Section 30: All persons are equal before the law and shall enjoy equal protection under the law. Men and women shall enjoy equal rights…. religious belief… Section 38: A person shall enjoy full liberty to profess a religion, a religious sect or creed, and observe religious precepts or exercise a form of worship in accordance with his or her belief; provided that it is not contrary to his or her civic duties, public order or good morals. In exercising the liberty referred to in paragraph one, a person is protected from any act of the State, which is derogatory to his or her rights or detrimental to his or her due benefits on the grounds of professing a religion, a religious sect or creed or observing religious precepts or exercising a form of worship in accordance with his or her different belief from that of others. Chapter IV , Duties of the Thai People Section 66: Every person shall have a duty to uphold the Nation, religions, the King and the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of the State under this Constitution. Chapter V , Directive Principles of Fundamental State Policies Section 73: The State shall patronise and protect Buddhism and other religions, promote good understanding and harmony among followers of all religions as well as encourage the application of religious principles to create virtue and develop the quality of life.2

Appendix 3

THE CATHOLIC PLOT AGAINST BUDDHISM

(Letter and Memorandum Attached)3

Letters to Pope John Paul II regarding the intrusion of the Roman Catholic Church onto Buddhism (in Thailand).

2 Cfr. CHULARAT ACKARATORN (Trans.), Thailand Constitution1997, 7 January 2004, http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/th00000_.html , (1 April 2006), 1.

3 Cfr. LANKAWEB.COM, The Catholic Plot against Buddhism: Letter and Memorandum Attached, in http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items02/130502-3.html, (12 November 2005). 136

The Parien Dhamma Association of Thailand Wat Sampraya 165, Phayap Road, Bangkhumprom, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel: 282 3899 10th. May, 1984.

To: Pope John Paul II. Vatican City

The Roman Catholic Church in Thailand has intruded into Buddhism with many unjust actions as shown in the attached Memorandum of Protest. It has been for almost two years that the different groups of Buddhists have made several complaints about this matter, with the authorities and the administrators of the Catholic Church in Thailand, from the Apostolic Ambassador and the Cardinal. But we find it most regrettable that those people have not done anything to improve the situation and have ignored all our protests.

On the occasion of your visit to Thailand, we Buddhists would like to make a request to you as Head of the world Catholics that you take these complaints into consideration and take actions with what your church has been doing, and to stop the Catholics here in Thailand from distorting and subverting Buddhism. We need sincere and honest relationships and mutual respect, so that the Thai people of all religions could live happily together as we have done all through the long history of Thailand.

Sincerely,

(Translation of Thai Names)

The Parien Dhamma Association of Thailand. The Club of Volunteers to defend Thai. The Group of Defenders of Thai Culture and Nationality The Buddhist Protection Front. The Young Buddhist Association of Nakon Pathom The Young Buddhist Association of Surat Thani The Young Buddhist Association of Trang.

Appendix 4

STATISTICS OF CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THAILAND

(1970, 1980, 2000, 2004)4

Table1

4 Cfr. CHENEY D., Catholic Church in Thailand, in http://www.catholic-hierarchy. Org /country/th.html, (23 May 2006), 1; CATHOLIC INTERNET NETWORK IN THAILAND , Catholic Social Communications of Thailand - Catholic Press of Thailand , in “Udomsarn.Com” http:// lox2.loxinfo.co.th/~thcatcom/ , ( 23 May 2006),1.

1970 Total Percent Diocesan Religious Total Catholics Per Catholics Diocese Population Catholic Priests Priests Priests Priest Bangkok 45,550 6,656,577 .7% 52 29 81 562 Chantaburi 21,079 1,464,629 1.4% 37 6 43 490 Ratchaburi 13,543 1,041,444 1.3% 21 12 33 410 Nakhonsawan 4,171 3,987,765 .1% 17 17 245 Suratthani 3,820 3,270,989 .1% 24 24 159 Chiengmai 5,807 2,920,297 .2% 2 23 25 232 Thare Nongseng 25,153 1,500,000 1.7% 24 7 31 811 Ubon 12,706 3,900,000 .3% 3 3 4,235 Udon 9,655 2,005,642 .5% 21 21 459 Nakhonratchasima 2,976 2,445,414 .1% 10 10 297 Total 144,460 29,192,757 0.64% 156 132 288 790

Table 2

1980 Total Percent Diocesan Religious Total Catholics Per Catholics Diocese Population Catholic Priests Priests Priests Priest Bangkok 60,000 7,816,000 .8% 46 75 121 495 Chantaburi 25,588 2,987,000 .9% 40 5 45 568 Ratchaburi 16,248 1,693,525 1.0% 19 10 29 560 Nakhonsawan 5,518 5,650,000 .1% 3 16 19 290 Suratthani 5,007 5,943,000 .1% 31 31 161 Chiengmai 9,942 4,468,274 .2% 3 23 26 382 Thare Nongseng 34,918 2,179,808 1.6% 20 3 23 1,518 Ubon 17,291 6,392,242 .3% 5 21 26 665 Udon 13,002 3,777,885 .3% 1 22 23 565 Nakhonratchasima 4,395 3,671,000 .1% 5 10 15 293 Total 191,909 44,578,734 0.54% 142 216 358 549.7

Table 3

1990 Total Percent Diocesan Religious Total Catholics Per Catholics Diocese Population Catholic Priests Priests Priests Priest Bangkok 66,963 11,387,000 .6% 87 77 164 408 Chantaburi 28,251 3,190,000 .9% 49 13 62 455 Ratchaburi 15,962 2,042,462 .8% 28 17 45 354 Nakhonsawan 8,380 7,338,125 .1% 13 9 22 380 Suratthani 5,908 7,061,000 .1% 1 32 33 179 Chiengmai 19,144 5,118,000 .4% 8 24 32 598 Thare Nongseng 41,917 2,697,000 1.6% 29 29 1,445 Ubon 20,371 6,967,970 .3% 17 17 34 599 Udon 16,565 4,804,503 .3% 3 24 27 613 Nakhonratchasima 5,211 4,631,000 .1% 19 19 274 Total 228,672 55,237,060 0.52% 254 213 467 530.5

Table 4 138

2000 Total Percent Diocesan Religious Total Catholics Per Catholics Diocese Population Catholic Priests Priests Priests Priest Bangkok 76,391 13,065,565 .6% 113 81 194 393 Chantaburi 31,155 4,128,389 .8% 63 12 75 415 Ratchaburi 15,346 2,259,493 .7% 45 18 63 243 Nakhonsawan 9,856 8,299,235 .1% 21 8 29 339 Suratthani 6,586 8,540,114 .1% 5 26 31 212 Chiengmai 34,848 5,796,126 .6% 19 30 49 711 Thare Nongseng 48,887 3,117,179 1.6% 47 47 1,040 Ubon 24,310 7,725,668 .3% 24 11 35 694 Udon 15,415 5,284,691 .3% 10 23 33 467 Nakhonratchasima 5,391 5,120,520 .1% 22 4 26 207 Total 268,185 63,336,980 0.52% 369 213 582 472.1

Table 5

2004 Total Percent Diocesan Religious Total Catholics Per Catholics Diocese Population Catholic Priests Priests Priests Priest Bangkok 86,493 12,471,646 .7% 123 86 209 413 Chantaburi 38,880 4,333,797 .9% 74 14 88 441 Ratchaburi 15,730 2,327,381 .7% 56 13 69 227 Nakhonsawan 10,878 8,358,639 .1% 35 1 36 302 Suratthani 6,682 9,015,380 .1% 9 34 43 155 Chiengmai 41,944 5,824,935 .7% 22 38 60 699 Thare Nongseng 50,008 3,157,780 1.6% 49 1 50 1,000 Ubon 25,571 7,921,032 .3% 32 10 42 608 Udon 16,359 5,318,718 .3% 12 29 41 399 Nakhonratchasima 5,464 5,198,400 .1% 21 3 24 227 Total 298,009 63,927,708 0.55% 433 229 662 447.1

Appendix 5

THE GROWTH OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THAILAND (1662-2004)5

Year Number of Catholics 1662 2,000 1785 1,37

5 Cfr. Annuario Pontificio 1993, Città del Vaticano, Rome, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1993 ; Thailand in Transition: The Church in a Buddhist Country, 22. (1662 - 1966); CATHOLIC INTERNET NETWORK IN THAILAND, Statistic of Catholic Church in Thailand, in http:// lox1.loxinfo. co.th / ~sniphon/catholicchurch.html, (9 January 2006), 2; CHENEY D., Catholic Church in Thailand, in http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country /th.html , (23 May 2006), 1. The Year *1970-*2004. 139

1802 2,500 1881 3,000 1950 82,910 1955 94,726 1960 111,857 1966 133,798 *19 144,460 70 *19 191,909 80 *19 228,672 90 *20 268,185 00 *20 273,147 01 *200 278,899 2 *200 291,720 3 *200 298,009 4

Appendix 6

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CATHOLIC MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN THAILAND

1. Reasons

- To be a source of resource personnel in the country - To promote a missionary spirit in the Church 140

2. Those Responsible

- Committee for Missionary work.

3. Recommendations

- Principles and Purpose should be clearly outlined. - Should look for persons who have the charism for this work to be the initiators, after the example of those who have established other missionary societies. - Send a draft of constitution, already considered, for the Bishops to study before their special meeting of November 16-18, 1988.

4. Results Expected

- This mission society would take the place of the pairing project between dioceses (Fidei donum’ priests). - The work of announcing the gospel and pastoral work in places that lack personnel would find a response.6

Appendix 7

QUESTIONNAIRE

Part I: Personal Information

Direction: Please check ( ü ) which applies to you.

A. Status …………..Priest …………..Religious …………..Seminarian …………..Lay people

B. Sex …………..Male …………..Female

6 Cfr. EAB, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, Ordinary Meeting (Appendix: Project 8), 15- 18 August 1988, 5-6. 141

C. Term of Baptism ………….. 1-10 years ………….. 11-20 years …………..21-30 years ………….. 31-40 years …………..41 years and above

D. Educational Attainment …………..High school graduate and lower …………..Vocational training …………..Bachelor’s degree …………..Master’s degree and higher

E. Age …………..15-25 years …………..26-35 years …………..36-45 years …………..46-55 years …………..56-65 years

Part II : Missionary Spirituality

Direction: The following pages contain statements about missionary spirituality in Christian’s life. Please read each statement carefully, reflect on it for a moment and decide what is most true of you by giving the mark in the blank in front of the statement:

1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, and, 5 = Strongly Agree.

Example:

(…5…) 1. Mission is the nature and the breath of the Church.

* Please answer all items. Do not skip any item. Thank you.

(………) 1. Yes, I know the Thai Missionary Society, which was already founded more than 10 years ago.

(………) 2. I am interested in and follow the movement of the Thai Missionary Society such as news/articles in Udomsarn or visiting the mission area. (………) 3. The Thai Missionary Society has started from the maturity of the missionary spirituality of the Thai local Church.

(………) 4. The Thai Missionary Society has a special identity, which is different from other religious institutes.

(………) 5. The Thai Missionary Society emphasizes more special on mission Ad Gentes.

(………) 6. The Thai Missionary Society accepts members only from diocesan priests.

(………) 7. Religious or lay people have the right to collaborate with the Thai Missionary Society in mission.

(………) 8. The Thai Missionary Society (Subject) sends members and associates to the mission area both in and out of Thailand.

(………) 9. You have supported the Thai Missionary Society by prayer, donation, giving material, etc. 142

(………)10. You are proud that the Catholic Church of Thailand is sending missionaries to proclaim the Good News.

(………) 11. Holy Bible is the Word of God.

(………) 12. Holy Bible is only the Word of God.

(………) 13. Jesus Christ is the Saviour for Christians.

(………) 14. Jesus Christ is the Saviour for all people.

(………) 15. Jesus Christ is the Saviour for all people, but there are another ways of salvation for all people, too.

(………) 16. Jesus Christ is the only Savior for all people.

(………) 17. The Church is a sign of salvation.

(………) 18. The Church is a necessity for salvation.

(………) 19. Other religious have no sign of salvation.

(………) 20. The Church is necessary for salvation, but other religious also have the way to salvation.

(………) 21. Religious dialogue is a way and a process that has the core aim in leading people into Christianity.

(………) 22. Religious dialogue is a way and a process that orients people to return to the Father’s house. (………) 23. You agree with the ideal, the methodology and the process of religious dialogue.

(………) 24. Jesus of Nazareth, who established Christianity, the Apostles, the disciples, the Pope, the Bishops, and the first group of Christians in our history, all of them were people who live in Asian cultures’ area..

(………) 25. You are agreeing with the need in adapting the value of the Gospels into Thai cultures.

(………) 26. The example of the Martyrs of Thailand is holy and is worthy to be praised.

(………) 27. The example of the Martyrs of Thailand is suitable to be imitated, but I do not have enough courage.

(………) 28. A sacrifice of life is better than leaving the Faith or leaving sins and diligence to do good every day is also martyrdom.

(………) 29. Proclaiming the Good News to the ends of the world is clearly ordered by Jesus Christ.

(………) 30. The right and the duty in proclaiming the Good News belongs to all Christians, without exception. 143

Part III: Personal Opinion/Reflection

Direction: This part comprises of some questions. Please read and write your answer according to your own opinion/reflection.

1. Did the project of starting the Thai Missionary Society envisage the role to promote and encourage the growth and maturity in missionary spirituality of the Thai local Church? Do you agree with this project? And, how can you participate in this project?

2. About Mission in Thailand: Why the number of Christians has not increased during the last 50 years? What shall we do to increase the number of the members of the Church? Do you think that the mission work is the urgent need of today? In what area?

3. How shall the Christians be interested in giving attention to the apostolate like the first group of Christians in whatsoever status he/she is in, can spread the Good news? Are there any problems/obstacles for today?

Appendix 8

A SAMPLE LETTER OF REQUEST, SENT TO THE INTERVIEWEES

Sacred Heart Theological College Mawlai, Shilllong - 793008, Meghalaya, India. July 1, 2005

Dear brother/sister,

I am presently conducting a study on the “Missionary Spirituality of Thai Missionary Society (TMS) and its contribution to the growth of the Church in Thailand” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master’s degree with specialization in Missiology at the Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong, India.

In view of this, may I request you to answer the attached questionnaire. The aim of this questionnaire is to gain an insight into the paths of missionary spirituality in Christian life today 144 as a Thai priest, religious, seminarian and lay people, which could be very useful for the near future of the life and mission of the Thai Missionary Society (TMS). You need not identify yourself and be assured that your response will be kept in utmost confidence and will be solely used to fulfil an academic requirement.

Kindly provide the answers/opinion/reflection with all openness and sincerity to enable the researcher to come with the most acceptable analysis.

Thank you very much for giving your full attention and cooperation.

God bless you,

Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS Researcher C/O (06-7290316,or 01-7462490), Email: [email protected] Holy Redeemer Church 123/19 Soi Ruam Rudi 5, Witthayu Rd. Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Appendix 9

LETTER TO THE PRIEST, RELIGIOUS ANIMATOR AND RESPONSIBLE PERSON

July 1, 2005

Dear ………………………………………,

I am Fr Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS, studying for Master’s degree in Systematic Theology (MTh.) with specialization in Missiology at the Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong, India. As per requirement for the study, I am currently conducting a research entitled “The Missionary Spirituality of Thai Missionary Society (TMS) and its contribution to the growth of the Church in Thailand”. In this regard, may I request you to distribute questionnaires to those who are under your care. The questionnaire is drafted for people between the age group of 15 to 65.

Kindly give permission and support me by appointing one or two persons in charge, making appointment with the detail of time and place.

Your kind consideration would be very much appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Fr Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS

Researcher 145

C/O (06-729 0316, or 01-746 2490) Holy Redeemer Church 123/19 Soi Ruam Rudi 5, Witthayu Rd. Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330.

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Permission Paper

Number of respondents: ……………………………………………………… Period of time: ……………………………..to…………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………………… Place: ……………………………………………………………… Responsible person:1.…………………………………………………………… 2…………………………………………………………….

Permission person ………………………………………

Date (………./…………………/………...)

Logo/Coat of Arms:

Appendix 10

THE REQUEST LETTER OF DR. JAMES POONTHURUTHIL, SENT TO THE INTERVIEWEES

To whom soever it may concern

July 1, 2005

Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS, is a student of the Sacred Heart Theological College, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. He is pursuing his Theological Studies (MTh II yr.) and has taken the topic: “The Missionary Spirituality of the Thai Missionary society (TMS) and its Contributions to the growth of the Catholic Church in Thailand”, for his Thesis. In this connection he requires your help and cooperation in completing his research through the questionnaires and the interviews he has prepared.

Hence, it is my earnest request to cooperate with him towards the successful completion of his work.

Yours gratefully 146

Dr. James Poonthuruthil SDB (President)

Sacred Heart Theological College Mawlai, Shilllong - 793008, Meghalaya, India.

Appendix 11

LETTER TO THE SECRETARY GENERAL

July 1, 2005

To, Rgt. Rev. Bishop Louis Chamniern Santisukniran Secretary General of Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Thailand Yannawa, Bangkok, 10120. Subject: Request for the study of CBCT documents on Thai Missionary Society. Ref.: Copy of the letter from the President of Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai - Shillong, India.

Respected and Rt. Rev. Bishop Louis Chamniern Santisukniran,

I am Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS, studying M.Th. (2 year Course in Missiology) in Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The topic of the Thesis is: “The Missionary Spirituality of the Thai Missionary society (TMS) and its contributions to the growth of the Catholic Church in Thailand”. For the completion of this Thesis, the documents of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Thailand are required.

Hence, the permission is requested for the successful completion of the work undertaken.

Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS Researcher C/O (06-729 0316, or 01-746 2490)

Holy Redeemer Church 123/19 Soi Ruam Rudi 5, Witthayu Rd. Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330.

Appendix 12

LETTER TO THE DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

July 1, 2005

To, Rev. Fr. Chalerm Kitmongkhol, Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Thailand Yannawa, Bangkok, 10120.

Subject: Request for the study of CBCT documents on Thai Missionary Society.

Ref.1) Copy of the letter from the President of Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai, Shillong, India. 2) Copy of the letter to Rt. Rev. Bishop Louis Chamniern Santisukniran

Respected and Rev. Fr. Chalerm Kitmongkhol,

I am Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS, studying M.Th. (2 year Course in Missiology) in Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai-Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The topic of the Thesis is: “The Missionary Spirituality of the Thai Missionary society (TMS) and its contributions to the growth of the Catholic Church in Thailand”. For the completion of this Thesis, the documents of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Thailand are required.

Hence, your kind cooperation and immediate help is requested for the successful completion of the work undertaken.

Fr. Peter Rangsan Phanurak TMS

(Researcher)

C/O (06-729 0316, or 01-746 2490)

Holy Redeemer Church 123/19 Soi Ruam Rudi 5, Witthayu Rd. Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330.

Appendix 13

RITUAL FOR THE MISSIONARY CROSS

Prayer of a Candidate to be a Missionary (Public promise)

I ………………………………………, as a response to the call of God, offer myself to proclaim the Good News: the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, for the salvation of all human beings. I promise that I will give myself fully for the mission work with the non-Christians (Ad Gentes) in the Thai Missionary Society.

I believe that Jesus Christ, who called me, will provide gifts needed for the mission work. I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit, who is already at work among the non-Christians. I believe in the power of the Word of God, that the Church sends to proclaim. I believe in the help of the Mother Mary, the Mother of God, Amen.

Bishop who gives the Missionary Cross and sends (Prayer for the Missionary Mandate)

My dear son / daughter, I give you this Missionary Cross which will be your life and strength in your missionary work. By meditation on the Word of God you will receive the Light of Christ and this Light will be the Light in the heart of the people. By your daily death and resurrection in Him and with Him, you will have the power to help the sinner and to raise him to a new life in Christ. By the Holy sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, may Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross transform your life, be the love and hope for you.

May the mission work entrusted to you to the non-Christians bear fruit abundantly, through your listening to the head of the local Church, the leader of your Society and work together with the priests and the lay people of the local Church.

For me and the Church of ………………………… diocese: will support fully in your mission work through prayers and any other help required. We too, will participate with you in the mission of the Church.

Amen. 149

Appendix 14

LIST OF THE INTERVIEWEES

1. Rt. Rev. Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Archbishop of Bangkok, the President of CBCT, 26 July 2005. 2. Rt. Arch Bp. Lawrence Khai Saenphol-on, Archbishop of Thare Nongseag (Retired), 16 July 2005. 3. Rt. (Arch) Bp. Louis Chamniern Santisukniran, Bishop of Nakhonsawan, Secretary General of CBCT, Episcopal Commissions for Mission. 1, 15 July 2005; (Archbishop of Thare Nongseang). 4. Rt. Rev. Bp. Joseph Banchong Aribarg, Bishop of Nakhonsawan (Retired), 16 July 2005, 5. Rt. Rev. Bp. George Yod Phimphisan C.Ss.R., Bishop of Udorn, Vice-President of CBCT, 15 July 2005. 6. Rt. Rev. Bp. Joseph Sangval Surasarang, Bishop of Chiang Mai, 29 July 2005. 7. Rt. Rev. Bp. Lawrence Thienchi Samanchit, Bishop of Chanthaburi, 11 January 2006. 8. Rt. Rev. Bp. Tito Banchong Thopanhong, Vicar Apostolic of Luang Prabang, Lao P.D.R., 10, 15 January 2006. 9. Rt. Rev. Bp. Emile Detiom MEP, Vicar Apostolic of Phnom-Penh, Cambodia, 30 November 2005. 10. Rev. Fr. Anthony Vorayuth Kitbamrung, Catholic Social Communications of Thailand (Mass Media, Catholic Press of Thailand), 26 July 2005 11. Rev. Fr. Joseph Phibul Visitnonthachai, Episcopal Commissions for Social Works, Catholic Office for Emergency Relief and Refugees (COER), 29 July 2005 12. Rev. Fr. Peter Prayoon Phongphit, Catholic Commission for Human Development, 16 July 2005. 13. Rev. Bro. Michael Ludovico Thinaratana Khomkris, Director of the Secretariat of Episcopal Department of CBCT, 25 July 2005. 14. Rev. Fr. Joseph Chalerm Kitmongkhol, Deputy Secretary General of CBCT, 25 July 2005. 15. Rev. Fr. Peter Vidhaya Kaewwaen, Diocesan priest of Bangkok Archdiocese, 8 July 2005. 16. Rev. Fr. John Baptist Werachai Sripramong, TMS in Cambodia, 3, 4 December 2005. 17. Rev. Fr. Paul Chatchai Ruamaram, TMS in Cambodia, 29, 30 November 2005. 18. Rev. Fr. Un Son, Diocesan priest of Phnom-Penh, 3, 5 December 2005. 19. Rev. Sr. Anne Yupa Supasi, Provincial Superior of Infant Jesus Sisters (I.J.), 3 August 2005. 150

20. Rev. Sr. Jovanna Wanida Thavorn, Mother General of the Congregation of the Lovers of the Cross of Ubon Ratchathani (L.C.U), 16 September 2005. 21. Rev. Sr. Maria Sompong Thabping, Mother General, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (S.I.H.M), 16 August 2005 22. Sr. Maria Kalaya Chatbanyong, S.I.H.M., TMS in Cambodia, 1, 2 December 2005. 23. Sr. Elizabeth Pornthip Kaoking, S.I.H.M., TMS in Cambodia, 1, 2 December 2005. 24. Sr. Maria Sudathip Charuenphanit, S.I.H.M., TMS in Cambodia, 1, 2 December 2005.

Appendix 15

LIST OF THE INTERVIEWEES (GENERAL INFORMATION)

1. Rev. Fr. Peter Kovit Charoenpong, the Pastor of the Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Udon Thani, 17 July 2005. 2. Rev. Fr. Paul Somphorn Uppapong, Rector of Lux Mundi Major Seminary, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 3. Rev. Fr. John Somphong Teowtrakul C.Ss.R., Pastor of Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok, 7 July 2005. 4. The Rector of National Catechetical Center (CC), Sampran, 5 July 2005. 151

5. The Rector of Redemptoris House, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 6. The Rector of Novitiate of Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 7. The Rector of Formation Centre of Women Religious, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 8. The Rector of Ban Phra Mae Marie, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 9. Mother Prioress of Discalced Carmelite Nuns, Sampran, 5 July 2005. 10. Mother Prioress of Discalced Carmelite Nuns, Bangkok, 17 July 2005. 11. Superior of the Order of the Capuchin Poor Clares, Sampran, 5 July 2005.

Appendix 16

INTERVIEWS WITH BISHOPS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN THE BISHOP’S CONFERENCE

Rt. Arch. Bp. Lawrence Khai Saenphol-on (1986-1988) Rt. Rev. Bp. Joseph Banchong Aribarg (1989-1997) Rt. (Arch.) Bp. Louis Chamniern Santisukniran (1997- )

2. About Mission in Thailand: Why the statistics of Christians have not increased during the last 50 years? What shall we do to increase the number of the members of the Church? Do you think that the mission work is the urgent need of today? In what area?

4. What are your experiences in working with the TMS and give its salient points (features)?

5. Do you have comments and proposals or suggestions about the Missionary Spirituality and Missionary activity of TMS for its contribution towards Missionary Spirit and the growth of the Church in Thailand and its vicinity and outside as well?

Appendix 17

INTERVIEWS WITH BISHOPS WHO SENT THEIR DIOCESAN PRIESTS TO BE MISSIONARIES IN TMS

Rt. Rev. Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu Rt. Rev. Bp. George Yod Phimphisan C.Ss.R. Rt. Rev. Bp. Lawrence Thienchi Samanchit

2. About Mission in Thailand: Why the statistics of Christians have not increased during the last 50 years? What shall we do to increase the number of the member of the Church? Do you think that the mission work is the urgent need of today? In what area?

3. How shall the Christians be interested in giving attention to the apostolate like the first group of Christians in whatsoever status he/she is in, can spread the Good news? Are there any problems/obstacles for today? 153

4. The Name of your Diocese …………………………….. No. and names of priests sent to join TMS…………………….

5. Gives reasons for sending the diocesan priests to join TMS along with the contract made.

6. In sending the diocesan priests to join the TMS does it help contribute to the Missionary Spirituality of the Individual person concerned and the Missionary Spirit of the diocese that sends and how?

7. What are the methods and procedures in selecting the diocesan priests to send and to support them?

8. If any other priests or seminarians in your diocese wants to join TMS, what are the rules or regulations laid down to decide?

9. Is this sending (to join TMS) a sign of growth in Missionary Spirituality of your diocese and its contribution to the growth of the Catholic Church in Thailand?

Appendix 18

INTERVIEWS WITH BISHOPS WHO RECEIVE OR WELCOME ‘TMS’ FOR WORK OR CO-OPERATE IN MISSION WORKS IN THEIR DIOCESES

Rt. Rev. Bp. Joseph Sangval Surasarang Rt. Rev. Bp. Tito Banchong Thopanhong Rt. Rev. Bp. Emile Detiom MEP Rev. Fr. Un Son7

7 Rev. Fr. Un Son, Diocesan priest of Phnom-Penh: the members of TMS work together with the priests and the lay people of the Local Church. 154

4. Give your reasons for accepting the TMS into your diocese along with the contract involved.

5. Give a brief evaluation of the works done by TMS in your diocese and give your comments either to continue or to discontinue.

Appendix 19

INTERVIEWS WITH PRIESTS AND BROTHER

Rev. Fr. Anthony Vorayuth Kitbamrung Rev. Fr. Joseph Phibun Visitnonthachai Rev. Fr. Peter Prayoon Phongphit Rev. Bro. Michael Ludovico Thinaratana Khomkris Rev. Fr. Joseph Chalerm Kitmongkhol Rev. Fr. Peter Vidhaya Kaewwaen

4. How effective has this project been at the personal, social and ecclesiastical level?

Appendix 20

INTERVIEWS WITH PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR OR MOTHER GENERAL OF THE CONGREGATIONS WHO SENT THEIR MEMBERS TO JOIN TMS

Rev. Sr. Anne Yupa Supasi I.J. Rev. Sr. Jovanna Wanida Thavorn L.C.U. Rev. Sr. Maria Sompong Thabping, S.I.H.M.

4. Your Congregation: Name……………………Shot Form ……… The Year of starting………………….. At/In (Place)…………………… The No. of members in Thailand……………. No. and names sent to join TMS……………………………..

5. Gives reasons for sending your members to join TMS along with the contract made.

6. In sending the members to join the TMS does it help contribute to the Missionary Spirituality of the Individual person concerned and the Spirit of the Congregation that sends and how? 156

7. What are the methods and procedure in selecting the members to send and to support her?

8. If any other member or members want to join TMS, what are the rules or regulations laid down to decide?

9. Is this sending (to join TMS) a sign of growth in Missionary Spirituality of your congregation and its contribution to the growth of the Catholic Church in Thailand?

Appendix 21

INTERVIEWS WITH THE MEMBERS OF TMS

Rev. Fr. John Baptist Werachai Sripramong TMS Rev. Fr. Paul Chatchai Ruamaram TMS Sr. Maria Kalaya Chatbanyong, S.I.H.M. Sr. Elizabeth Pornthip Kaoking, S.I.H.M., Sr. Maria Sudathip Charuenphanit, S.I.H.M.

2. About Mission in Thailand: Why the statistics of Christians have not increased during the last 50 years? What shall we do to increase the number of the members of the Church? Do you think that the mission work is the urgent need of today? In what area ?

4. What are your experiences and problems faced in your works during a given period? Has it strengthened your Missionary spirituality? 157

5. Which/what are the necessary areas and steps to be taken (On-going formation, training, up-dating courses, skills or inputs etc) to support and strengthen the Missionaries to continue the work effectively?

Appendix 22

DIRECTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR PASTORAL WORK IN THAILAND

PROJECT 1 CURRICULUM FOR TRAINING THE LAITY8

Reason - Laity’s knowledge of religion is not sufficient. - The majority of the laity still lacks a consciousness of their role and duties. - Lay spirituality is not in line with the laity’s role and position in society. - Suitable and on-going training is an important and necessary matter for the laity.

Those Responsible

- The bishop who is responsible for the Commission for the Apostolate of the Laity (Bp. Joseph Sangval Surasaranf).

Recommendations

- Refreshing their knowledge of religious doctrine. - Stress laid on spirituality by studying the various documents. - Stress the role of lay people in society. - Make the faithful conscious everywhere. - Let them receive suitable and on-going training - Study the work they are already doing in various organizations, such as Catechetical Commission, the Committee for the Promotion of Family Life, the Catholic Association.

Steps to be taken

- Appoint a committee by November 15, 1988. - Make up a curriculum, to be ready by August 13, 1989.

Results Expected

8 Cfr. EAB, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, Ordinary Meeting, 17-20 August 1987, 1. (Appendix: Directions to be taken for Pastoral work in Thailand, Projects 1 Curriculum for Training the Laity). 158

- Apostolate of the laity will be accomplished more efficiently. - Training of the laity will be more systematic planned.

Appendix 23

CHIANG KHONG CATHOLIC CENTRE: MISSION WORK WITH LAY PEOPLE

The Project work with Lay People began in 1992.

1. Lay People from inside the locality.

 Training of Lay Christian People at the Centre to be the Leaders.  Training of the Youth Leaders (Catholics and Non-Catholics)  Education for the future of the Church in the locality (formal and informal, open for the Catholics and Non-Catholics).

2. Lay People from outside the locality.

Those who want to have an experience of Missionary activity are to be given opportunities in a short or long term basis. They are to have a direct contact with the Centre or the Institution nearest to them. After their experience they are to share their experiences in the area of continuing and developing the work in a dynamic and effective way among the lay people. For example, Mrs. Praphaphon Khodsanlee and Miss Barbara Gauwsi who had 2 years of mission experiences among the poor tribal and have developed their work among them. They began projects like Education and Social development among them.9

3. Training project for the Lay Christian Leaders in Bochaow, Lao PDR (1994-1998).

This project is supported by the Apostolic Nuncio Msgr. L. Bressan.10 The project consists of the leaders (30-40) from 20 Villages that includes 7 Tribes numbering about 2000 Catholics. The Project visualizes them (the trained leaders) as a core group for Religious and Social change in the society. In 1975, the church in Laos, especially in the North – Luang Prabang diocese, when the communists came, they had a complete control other the area. The Church had no role absolutely over the Catholics and were suppressed by fear psychosis. In

9 Cfr. LESOURIRE.CH, Foundation le Sourire de Chiang Khong , in http://www. lesourire. ch/presentation_fr.html ; http://www.lesourire.ch/ sur_terrain _fr. html, (24 May 2006), 1. 10 Cfr. CHENEY D., Nunciature to Thailand: Luigi Bressan (Apostolic Nuncio: 26 Jul 1993 to 25 Mar 1999), in http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dxxth.html , (23 May 2006), 1; CHENEY D., Archbishop Luigi Bressan Archbishop of Trento, in http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbressan.html , (23 May 2006), 1. 159 other words, they could not openly show themselves to be Catholics. Hence, this atmosphere led to a complete halt to the missionary work of the Church – no priests, no religious. In 1997, when Fr. Tito Banchong came to visit the Catholics of this area, the police caught him and put him behind the bars for 5 months. Later, when he was freed, Pope John Paul II appointed him as the Vicar Apostolic of the Church in Luang Prabang. He worked alone for all these years and is alone till today. Further, it is to be noted that he has to be under the strict supervision of the communist rulers who are in direct opposition to the religion especially the Catholic Church. In this context, the role of the Laity is very important as the priests and religious cannot do any Missionary work. Before the communists came and took over Laos, H.E. Mgr. Alessandro Staccioli, omi was the Vicar Apostolic of Luang Prabang.11 When the training of the lay people began, he saw the door being opened to begin the Mission work, he took time to come all the way from Rome and visited them (under training at Chiang khong, Thailand) every year during Christmas season and encouraged them to be effective leaders among their own people.

4. The Vincent de Paul Society, at Holy Trinity Church, Chiang khong (1994 - ).

It took over the project of training the Lay people for work of charity.

5. Project for the Co-workers as Missionaries with the lay people.

5.1 The Loving Care Movement (1995- )

This project was started with a view to seeking help from the non-Christians as well as to do the work of charity along with the Catholic Lay people as mentioned above. It organizes and makes programmes to explain HIV problems among the people. It is home-socio-cultural and religion based. In other words, when the problem arises, it is approached from the context of their home (family), social (village, group) and their religion (belief, spirituality). This problem is taken up by the Project Group to the Government for their help and support acting as NGOs. Thus, empowering themselves for the development of their own people. For example, they have already opened houses or centers called – “Day-Care Centers” for the people facing problems in the area. This group is popularly known as the “Loving care movement” at Chiang Kong Catholic Mission Centre.

5.2 Training the Hmong Leader (2001- )

The Project is training in religion and culture for the development of the local people. This project is to help and train the lay people to have a better understanding of their religion

11Cfr. CHENEY D., Bishop Alessandro Staccioli, O.M.I. in http://www.catholic- hierarchy.org/bishop/bstaccioli.html ( 23 May 2006), 1. 160 and culture especially in moments of social crisis and difficulties and help in the process of their social development. It is visualized as a long term project.

Conclusion

The experiences and the examples of the projects undertaken have been very encouraging and positive as there is lots of energy and potency found among the lay people. Through their training and experiences, the lay people have discovered the missionary urgency among their own people and locality and have expressed their desire to opt for the same. In this context, they find their own vocation as their right and duty. The ideas projected and expressed by the Church and its leaders are realized in the Lay involvement in the Church. They are to be strengthened and enlightened by the Word of God and their role in the normal functioning of the local and universal Church. Hence, the active involvement of the lay people in the church helps create a new people - a new creation (Rev. 21:5) by the power of the Holy Spirit and the kingdom of God is realized here and now among the people, with (for) the people and by the people when the missionary work is undertaken by the lay people themselves.12

Appendix 24

PREPARING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE SILVER JUBILEE OF THE DIOCESES OF THAILAND

Except for the three dioceses (Nakhosawan, Chiangmai, Surathani) all other dioceses of Thailand celebrated this great event together on 6th January 1991 at Seangtham Institute, Sampran, Nakhonpathom.

Celebration leads to:

- Rethinking about all the works done by Thai Catholic Church.

12 Cfr. Appendix 13, Ritual for the Missionary Cross: work together with the lay people. 161

- Focusing on the unity of the Church.

- Creating a self-sufficient Thai Church, and contributing to the mission of the Church.

- Distinguishing between the local church and the Universal Church, and their relationship.

- Thanksgiving Eucharist to be celebrated all over Thailand on the same day.13

Appendix 25

THE OUTLINE FOR THE MISSIONARY

In 1658, special mention must be made of the foundation of The Society of Foreign Missions14; the Sacra Propaganda Fide issued a decree entitled ‘Monita’ establishing six main principles for propagating Catholicism. They were:

13 Cfr. EAB, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, Ordinary Meeting, 14-17 August 1990, 20. On the same day after the Eucharistic calibration, Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu the main celebrant read the pray of sending out the missionary (Deacon Peter Phanurak Rangsan) and offered a cross as a sign of Thai Catholic Church sending out its missionary, as participating in the mission of the universal Church. 14 Cfr. DUPUIS J. (Ed.), The Christian Faith, 468-470. In May 1658 The Sacrae Congregation de Propaganda Fide presented to Pope Alexander VII the first two candidates for the episcopate in Indochina. Bishop Francis Pallu was appointed Vicar Apostolic of Tonkin and put in charge of all missions in Western China, while Bishop Lambert de la Motte was appointed Vicar apostolic of Cochin China, responsible for all the missions in Southern China. Before their departure for the missions the new Vicars Apostolic received specific instructions from Sacrae Congrgation. Conditions were not favourable to Catholic missionaries in those countries at that particular time and Propaganda wished to ensure in missionaries the necessary qualities. More important, however, was the need to promote a local clergy. It was recognised as imperative to establish the local Church with its own clergy and, eventually, its own hierarchy. The Sacrae Congregation was also anxious to respect the traditions and customs which entered Christianity whatever was good in the ways of the people and gradually to eradicate what was not compatible with it. The text is found in Collectanea Sacrae Congregationis de Propaganda Fide (Rome, 1907)1, 42-43. 162

1. Those selected as missionaries are to be persons of great knowledge, including knowledge of science, capability, good health, and commitment. 2. The culture and traditions of local peoples are to be highly esteemed and adaptations were to be made. 3. There is to be no political involvement. 4. Missionaries are to endure hardships and persecutions of all types. 5. Serious conflicts are to be avoided. 6. Emphasis is to be put on education by establishing school for the young generation free of charge, on teaching Latin, and on giving religious instructions in local languages.15

Appendix 26

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR SECULAR PRIESTS (1662-1962)16 The following are Pontifical Mission Institutes: 1. Paris Foreign Mission Society or des Missions Etrangeres de Paris (MEP), founded in Rome in A.D. 1659, with 415 members. 2. Pontifical Institute of Foreign missions of Milan or the Milan Foreign Missionary Society or Pontificio Instituto Missiono Estere (PIME), founded on July 31, 1850 in Milan Italy, with 705 members in all. 3. Society of African Missions (SMA), founded in 1856, with 130 members. 4. Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM), founded in 1866, with 745 members in all. 5. Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.), founded in 1868, with 2510 members in all. 6. Instituto Espagnol de missones Extranjeras (IEME), founded in 1899, with 200 members in all. 7. Maryknoll (MM), founded in 1911, members 805 in all. 8. Missionary Society of St. Colobian, founded in 1917, with 748 members. 9. Scarbaro Foreign Missions Society (SFM), founded in 1918, with 80 members in all.

15 Cfr. ANGSUMETHANGUR D., Catholicism and Thailand, in http://www. Nation master.com / encyclopedia/ List -of-Thailand_related-topics, (21 January 2006), 1.

16 Cfr. KAROTEMPREL S., Missionary Institutes or Institutes of Apostolic Life, 15. 163

10. Societe des Missions de la Province de Quebec (PMe), founded in 1921, with 245 members in all. 11. Bethlehem Foreign Mission Society (SMB), founded in 1921, with 434 members in all. 12. Instituto de Misiones Extranjeras de Yarumal (MXY), Colombia, founded in 1927, with 508 members. 13. Portuguese Missionary Society or Sociedade Missionaria da Boa Nova (SMP), founded in 1930, with 112 members in all. 14. St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (SPS), founded in 1932, with 400 members. 15. Misioneros de Guadalupe (MG), Mexico, founded in 1949, with 279 members in all.

Appendix 27

MISSIONARY INSTITUTES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE IN ASIA (1965-2000)17

1. Missionary Society of the Philippines (MSP), founded in 1965, with110 members in all. 2. Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle (MST) [India], founded in1968, over 400 members in all. 3. Korean Missionary Society (KMS) founded in 1975, about 24 members in all. 4. Heralds of Good News (HGN) [India] founded in 1984, about 300 members in all. 5. Thai Missionary Society (TMS) [Thailand, founded in 1988,18 9 members in all. 6. Lorenzo Ruiz Mission Society (LRMS) [Philippines, founded in 1997. 7. Vietnam is in the process of establishing its own missionary group.

17 Cfr. KROEGER J., Introducing Asia’s Mission Societies, in “Omnis Trera”, 292(1998)32, 362-365. 18 Cfr. EAB, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, Ordinary Meeting, 18-21 February, 1986, no.8, 8; Ordinary Meeting 15-18 Aug. 1988, (Appendix: Project 8), 5-6.; Appendix 6.