Priest returns to University to serve seniors
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Father Carlo Yoon Haeng-do, a 65-year-old Catholic priest from South Korea, began a master’s program in social welfare at Kyungnam University in March.
After decades of service with the Wolyeong Catholic Church in the Diocese of Masan, Yoon returned to school to better prepare to care for the elderly population after his official retirement from active ministry at age 70.
He believes people should continue serving their communities even after retirement, stating “there is no retirement from serving one's neighbors.” Yoon maintains a rigorous schedule, rising at 3 a.m. each day to pray and clean the church and surrounding areas, a routine he started when he became head of Wolyeong Catholic Church in 2024. He hopes to contribute to programs supporting older people and encourage their active participation in community work as the elderly population of South Korea grows.
