Malaysian Church News

Despite everything, we are still saying yes to God’s call

Feb 24, 2021

Amid pestilence, poverty and disease, God still calls. In our midst is a religious congregation who continues to be filled with people who respond yes to God’s call even in the most terrible circumstances.
Rite of Election in the midst of pandemic

Feb 24, 2021

The pandemic continues to impact the way of being Church, including the way of preparation for those who desire to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church.
A Statement by Council of Churches of Malaysia: Deportation of Myanmar Nationals Asylum Seekers

Feb 24, 2021

Council of Churches of Malaysia calls the government to not deport the 1,200 Myanmar nationals to a hostile and very dangerous situation.
Media Statement: Repatriation of Myanmar Nationals Stranded in Malaysia

Feb 23, 2021

In a spirit of fraternal love, the Church cannot turn a blind eye to those in need and the vulnerable irrespective of who they are and where they come from, especially in times of crises.
Archbishop John Wong: Why do you want to become a priest?

Feb 23, 2021

The Aspirancy formation program is traditionally held at the Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) located in Penampang, while the Initiation Year seminarians will begin their priestly formation from St Peter’s College Kota Kinabalu.
Resources for Lent

Feb 22, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions placed in order to ensure that the cases are contained, many churches have been closed to the public. For many, their only recourse are online Masses and programmes. Below are some resources that you can use to help in your spiritual health.
Ignite Hope — Penang Diocese’s Lenten Campaign

Feb 22, 2021

“Our Lenten theme Ignite Hope, is a call to be awakened to our duties and to our ailing planet, and to hear the cry of all those in need,” explains Fr Joachim Robert, chairman of Penang Office For Human Development / Caritas Penang.
Update on protocols during MCO and CMCO (with effect from February 19)

Feb 20, 2021

Having consulted the Archdiocesan Crisis Management Task Force and in view of the updates to the MKN rulings and SOPs, His Grace, Archbishop Julian Leow D.D. has made the following decree for the territories falling under the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.
MJD News Update #28D

Feb 20, 2021

The prophet said “tear your hearts, not your garments”. The psalmist cried “what I want is a contrite spirit, not sacrifice”.
Update on Sacerdotal Ordination of Rev Deacon Bonaventure Rayappan

Feb 20, 2021

His Grace, Archbishop Julian Leow D.D., has agreed to ordain and raise Rev Deacon Bonaventure Rayappan to the Order of the Presbyterate.