(updated 6/21/25)
We entrust our future to St. Francis Xavier, through his intercession. Our Mission is to spread the gospel and follow the command of our Lord. Throughout Canon's journey, we will update this newspage with videos and photos chronicling his journey. Would you please keep Canon Ueda in your prayers for a safe and fruitful mission.
Videos...
It is 6am Thursday here. A blessed Feast of Holy Sacrament. Many blessings through the presence of Our Lord!
"Go to preach to the extremity of the earth" is closely associated with the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ to his disciples. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus instructs his followers, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
We are staying at Tsukiji Church. It’s used to be Cathedral in the archdiocese of Tokyo. We will stay until Friday next week. Thank you, Fr Leo, pastor of the church, for your hospitality!!!
Low mass was celebrated in Tsukiji Church.
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Canon Jantaud, Canon Ueda
The church is dedicated to a Samurai Catholic, Blessed Justus Ukon Takayama.
Interior of the church
His statue
A garden was built on the remains of an ancient castle where Blessed Ukon resided.
This is the facade of Tsukiji Church. It was built according to the model of Pantheon and is designated as one of Jubilee church in the archdiocese.
The retreat took place today with the theme of the mystery of Incarnation and the mystery of Blessed Sacrament.