Hyung Jin Nim giving a speech to the priests attending the 'International Symposium on Catholicism Today' held at Chungshim Graduate School of Theology, June 16, 2007.

The 'International Symposium on Catholicism Today' was held at Chungshim Graduate School of Theology, International Congress Room, from June 16 to 18, sponsored by the Chungshim Graduate School of Theology and 'Married Priests Now'. 8 priests from the United States, Italy, and Mexico came to attend this Symposium. Hyung Jin Nim came to the Symposium on the first day and gave a special lecture

At this International Symposium, held for the very first time in Chungshim Graduate School of Theology, President Gil-ja Sa, President Chan-gyun Kim, President Gun-sik Song, President Nan-yeong Moon, professors of Sun Moon University and professors and students of Chungshim Graduate School of Theology, totaling around 80 people attended this Symposium.

The Opening Ceremony started from 9 a.m., June 16, on the first day of the Symposium, and there was a congratulatory address by Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo and President Jin-chun Kim of Chungshim Graduate School of Theology. Then the Symposium began, firstly, with presentations from 2 fathers and a female Italian journalist, Raffaella Rosa

Hyung Jin Nim came to the event at 3 p.m. and gave a special lecture. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of a family life while introducing himself as a still learning father and husband. He said, through a relationship between the family one is trained to understand the other person and that it is the path to perfect our personality of true love and establish a family where God can reside.

After his 1 hour lecture, the priests gave a huge applause thanking Hyung Jin Nim for his magnificent speech. There was time to take a commemorative photo around the Hoesim-ji (pond), which was named by True Father, and also had a time to have a conversation with Hyung Jin Nim. After that, Bishop Ferrabolli Dairo Vicente gave a presentation.

On the 2nd day, June 17, the priests went to Cheon Jeong Gung Museum and attended the morning Hoon Dok Hae centering on True Parents. After having breakfast there they came back to the Chungshim Graduate School of Theology.

There were presentations from Archbishop Milingo, Bishop Hilario Ceneros (Mexico), and 2 other fathers in the morning. After the presentations from Dr. David A. Carlson and President Jin-chun Kim, an open discussion time was held. In there discussions, the priests were able to once again realize the preciousness of marriage.

In the evening, a mass was held centering on Archbishop Milingo and 4 other priests where professors and students of Chungshim Graduate School of Theology had a chance to attend. They were able to experience God's love transcending the boundaries of religions.

After the morning mass that took place on the 3rd day, a special meeting was held centering on Archbishop Milingo and President Jin-chun Kim, summing up the discussions and opinions that were exchanged in the past 2 days. After that, some priests departed and others visited Chung Pyung Heaven and Earth Training Center, Chungshim International Hospital, and Chungshim Village (Senior Apartments).