Malaysian Church News
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Priests are consecrated to be close to the people
Sep 07, 2018
This is the talk given by Archbishop Joseph Marino, Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia, to the clergy at the 1st Malaysian Catholic Clergy Assembly (MCCA) on July 16 at Majodi, Plentong
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BECs and living with people of different faiths and beliefs
Sep 07, 2018
In Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic letter, Porta Fidei for the Indiction of the Year of Faith – the Pope speaks about the importance of Charity, specially the concern for the poor and less privileged, (cf. No. 14).
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Learning about Salvation History at CDM Penang
Sep 07, 2018
Deacon Lazarus Jonathan conducted a formation on Salvation History in the parish of the Church of the Divine Mercy (CDM) on Aug 11.
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North Johore BEC Core Teams (BECCOT) Assembly
Sep 07, 2018
The Diocesan BEC Animation and Formation Team (BECAFT) had an assembly for the core teams of North Johor parishes on Saturday, August 11 (9.30am - 1.00pm) at the Church of St Matthew.
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Team bonding for SIC’s catechists
Sep 07, 2018
The training conducted by Neal Patrick Gonzales of Bridge ICD Sdn Bhd on August 19 at Costantini Community Centre, St Ignatius Church (SIC), was refreshing and invigorating.
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Stella Maris International School is now open
Sep 07, 2018
Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim officially blessed and opened the Stella Maris International School (SMIS) on August 15, the feastday of the Assumption of Our Lady.
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Sexuality, morality and marriage: A Christian perspective
Sep 07, 2018
Sexuality from a Christian/Catholic standpoint forms a deep bonding between two people, according to Fr Gregory Chan, who was the host of a talk on marriage and sexual ethics on August 23 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Institute.
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Statement: The government should not marginalise Mission Schools
Sep 07, 2018
This is an extract of the statement issued on August 29, 2018 by Bro Andrew Loke, coordinator of La Salle Brothers, Malaysia; Sr Theresa Chua, Provinc
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Fr Thaddeus Foo passes away
Sep 07, 2018
Catholics in the central region of Johor are mourning the loss of one of their longest-serving priests, Fr Thaddeus Foo Yu Sen, who passed away peacefully at 12 noon on Aug 22 at Graceville, Majodi Centre. He was 82, two months short of his 83rd birthday.
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Covenant community celebrates 34th anniversary
Sep 07, 2018
August 18 was a very significant day for the Star of Yahweh Covenant Community (SYCC) as they celebrated their 34th anniversary in a simple but meaningful way.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.