Udonthani, January 19, 2008 : The diocese of Udonthani organized the Eucharistic Celebration on the 75th birthday anniversary of the Most Rev. George Yod Phimphisan C.Ss.R., bishop of Udonthani Diocese, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Perpetual with priests, religious and the faithful. Bishop George is grateful to all who joined him on the occasion of his birthday celebration.
He said that the priests, religious and the lay are they who gave him encouragement and inspiration and welcome him warmly wherever he goes. He mentioned of “Mae Tu-áÁčµŮé” a parishioner who is generous and would walk up to him and hand him 100 baht. “It makes me feel that in spite of her old age she goes to every annual parish celebration. This makes me think that I am only 75, can I not continue to work!” the Bishop fondly said.
He continued to thank those who contribute to the success of the activities in the diocese. He said that the success was not due to him alone but the result of the collaboration of all. Bishop George implored God’s blessings for all and asked the parishioners to pray for him as well, and to continue to be an inspiration to one another.
Bishop George Phimphisarn was born on 19 January 1933 in Bangkok. At present he is the Bishop of Udonthani diocese, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, President of the Catholic Social Communications of Thailand, President of the Catholic Foundation of Udonthani, License Holder of all the Redemptorists schools of 9th region in the diocese, member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, member of the Post Synodal Council on the Synod of Bishops for Asia, Vice—president of the World Christian Bible Commission at the Asia—Pacific Level and Executive Member of the Bible Commission of Thailand.
Since 1976 Bishop George looks after the 5 provinces in the northeastern part of Thailand. The priorities of these provinces are geared to education to the poor children, care for the disabled and people living with AIDS. Recently an asylum was opened for about 200 people living with HIV or AIDS. There are 3 centers for the elderly, 5 centers for the disabled, 3 vocational centers for the youth and more than 20 rice and buffalo centers.
Above all Bishop George has translated more than 40 books.
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