Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana

Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana (3 October 1955 –) is a Thai prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Chiang Mai.

Quotes

• I try to understand the farmers, and to promote Catholic social teaching so that they can contribute to a holistic human development, can work for the common good of their family and for the entire nation. In fact, I did not want to work in the field, but I would like to support them; and one of the local nuns encouraged me, asking, "bishop why don't you work with us?" When someone asks, I would like to open my heart and mind and be with them.
  • Thai bishop sows seeds of evangelization in mission diocese (15 July 2014) Catholic News Agency