St. Louis Marie de Montfort Chapel, Assumption University of Thailand

The physical features are a combination of French and Italian architecture, with a dome, stained glass windows and a bell tower, all designed by our President, Rev. Brother Martin. He christened it “St. Louis Marie de Montfort Chapel” after the founder of the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. Adjacent to the Pointing Monument, both were built to commemorate the centenary celebration of the arrival in Thailand on October 20, 1901 of the Brothers of St. Gabriel, sons of St. Louis Marie de Montfort. They are educative missionaries who have contributed significantly to educational growth in Thailand. The chapel is used for the University’s religious functions.

Catholic Social Communications of Thailand (CSCT) has used Saint Louis Marie de Montfort Chapel, Assumption University of Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Campus, which is considered one of the most prepossessing Catholic churches in Thailand, as a popular venue for many important events such as wedding ceremonies and many significant religious functions. And in this time, the Catholic Media Awards 38/2021 ceremony on November 25, 2021 chaired by Bishop Joseph Prathan Sridarunsil, President of Catholic Social Communications of Thailand. The event was held for good media producers who have produced the media contents that are useful and valuable to society, promote moralities in various fields, support and encourage a sense of participation in social responsibilities.

The Chairman of the ceremony gave the opening remarks that “I believe and am full of confidence that the award from the Thai Catholic Media would encourage the departments under Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand to be inspired and empowered to continuously create good things for our society.”  

The award genres are as follows:

1. Television programs (Digital-Satellite): 3 awards
2. Online TV programs: 3 awards
3. Thai movies: 2 awards
4. Commercials: 3 awards

In this award ceremony, Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus, Assumption University of Thailand as the Catholic Social Communications of Thailand Board Committee, in this year, was appointed as the advisory committee considering the Catholic Media Awards 38/2021. In addition, faculty members from the Albert Laurance School of Communication Arts have been invited to form the 2021 Awards Committee, consisting of:

1. Dr. Parichart Wongweeranonchai
2. A. Chutinun Kaewkatorn
3. A. Kwanta Chetthasombat
4. A. Kanyapitchaya Pvidapha

Continue watching the ceremony: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=260880999410570