Church pledges to stand with migrant workers facing mistreatment, unfair dismissal

Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., pledged that the Catholic Church in Hong Kong will support migrant workers facing mistreatment and unfair dismissal. Speaking at the diocesan Migrants’ Day Mass at Christ the King Chapel in Causeway Bay, Chow stated the Church would walk alongside these workers to ensure their voices are heard.

The Mass, organized by the Diocesan Commission for Pastoral Services to Migrant Workers, drew approximately 700 people from various migrant communities. The event was held under the theme "Migrants’ Family: Messengers of Hope" and coincided with the 80th anniversary of the diocese.

In his homily, Chow attributed the mistreatment of migrant workers to a failure to recognize their inherent dignity. He acknowledged the hardships these workers face and thanked them for their contributions to the city. More than 10 priests concelebrated the Mass, including chaplains for the Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and German-speaking communities.