The Montfort experience

September 03, 2010
Greetings from the Montfort Youth Centre in Ayer Salak in Melaka! For some time now, I have heard about the Montfort Centre here. I thought I would make a trip to Ayer Salak to experience first-hand what life in this centre run by the Brothers of St Gabriel is like.

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Catholic Church in Malaysia grows, despite Islamic pressure

Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, is growing where the faithful are now more than 180 thousand, nearly 10% of the population. Sabah is one of 13 states of Malaysia and is situated in the northern part of Borneo.
Let us proclaim the name of the Lord;
And ascribe greatness to our God!
Lord, your work is perfect. And all your ways are just.
Let Your voice be heard today by all the nations!
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What impact do you think the protests by villagers in the Kaiduan Valley, Sabah make on the hydroelectric dam project?
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