Karel Choennie
Karel Choennie is a Roman Catholic monsignor who initiated the project to perform Majoie Hajary's oratorio 'Da Tori Fu Freida'. He aims to engage young people in experiencing the spiritual significance of the Holy Week in the Catholic tradition, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation for their cultural and religious heritage.
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Karel Choennie is a Roman Catholic bishop who is advocating for the restoration of a dilapidated building in Paramaribo.
RK Bisdom laat Poortgebouw ’toch’ restaureren – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-05-29
Bishop Karel Choennie opened the exhibition of Nola Hatterman's works and expressed his admiration for her contributions to art.
‘Zwart is ook mooi’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-03
Bishop Karel Choennie has overseen the realization of the project for the youth formation center.
plek voor rust en bezinning – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-03
Bishop Karel Choennie is known as a great art lover and regularly organizes exhibitions at the Church Museum.
Kerkelijk Museum brengt met expositie ‘Memre Nola’ ode aan Nola Hatterman – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-29
Karel Choennie spoke about the influence Patricia Etnel had in church activities.
Landgenoten nemen massaal afscheid van overleden DNA-lid Patricia Etnel – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-27
Bishop Karel Choennie voted quietly while dealing with a middle ear infection.
Marvin Vyent zal elke uitslag respecteren, Redi Doti full paars – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-25
Bishop Karel Choennie described Pope Francis as a socially engaged person who was involved in reconciliation efforts.
‘Paus Franciscus heeft bij mij meer liefde voor Gods schepping wakker gemaakt’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-24
Monseigneur Karel Choennie shared his memories of Paus Franciscus and his dedication to social issues.
‘Paus Franciscus was een maatschappelijk bewogen mens’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-21
Bishop Karel Choennie led the Easter service and emphasized the importance of courage and faith.
President en firslady wonen Pontificale Hoogmis van Pasen bij – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-21
Bishop Karel Choennie emphasizes the importance of solidarity, dialogue, and social friendship in his Easter message.
solidariteit, dialoog en sociale vriendschap belangrijk – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-20Karel Choennie was deeply moved by the performance of Hajary's oratorio.
‘Hajary mag er zijn en laat Hajary klinken’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-15
Karel Choennie initiated the project to inspire youth to experience the Holy Week.
Opvoering ‘Da Tori Fu Freida’ eerbetoon aan componist Majoie Hajary – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-09