Malaysian Church News

Churches in Kuching Archdiocese to have Masses for Lent

Feb 20, 2021

Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh has expressed his gratitude to UNIFOR for the new SOP dated February 15, which granted permission to churches in Green and Yellow Zones to reopen. Depending on the size of the church, maximum capacity is limited to only 100 persons.
Bishop Cornelius Piong’s Pastoral Letter: Lenten Message

Feb 20, 2021

The 40-day Lenten period is a tradition of the Catholic Church to prepare us to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, after His Passion and Death on the Cross.
Double ordination in Keningau Diocese

Feb 20, 2021

The Diocese of Keningau witnessed a double ordination on Feb 6 at Pertapaan Karmel, Kaingaran, Tambunan. Kevin Joseph Simbikol, 31, was ordained as a priest while Rayner Bin Sagulu, 29 was received and ordained as Deacon by Bishop Cornelius Pioing. Also present were Fr Rudolp Joannes, Fr Harry Dorisoh, Fr Giovanni C. Sugau and Deacon Wilfred James.
Another priest ordained in Keningau Diocese

Feb 20, 2021

Amidst the global pandemic, the Diocese of Keningau was blessed with the ordination of Fr Wilfred James on February 13.
Carmelite nun, Sr Bernadette, celebrates Golden Jubilee

Feb 20, 2021

On February 15, 2021, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Carmelite community gathered in the Chapel of the Carmel of Our Lady of Mt Carmel and
Coping with home school and online learning

Feb 20, 2021

COVID-19 has resulted in schools being shut all across the world. Globally, over 1.2 billion children are out of the classroom.
Collaborating to meet the demand of digital communication

Feb 20, 2021

The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur’s Social Communications Ministry hosted a Google Meet session on February 16 to touch base with its parishes and look at consolidating efforts within the Ministry.
SSVP donates face shields to Dialysis Centre

Feb 20, 2021

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Conference of the Sacred Heart has always cared for the poor and those marginalised in society, irrespective of ethnicity or creed.
Online radio stations in Singapore and Malaysia

Feb 20, 2021

CatholicSG Radio started streaming on June 1, 2019 to provide listeners with a good mix of prayers, faith-based conversations and music.
Daily Short Readings of the week: Sunday February 21 – Saturday February 27

Feb 20, 2021

This day is sacred to the Lord your God. Do not be mournful, do not weep. For this day is sacred to our Lord. Do not be sad: the joy of the Lord is your stronghold.