Malaysian Church News

  • God is the heartbeat and foundation of hope

    Dec 22, 2017

    Be Disciples of Hope was the main theme for this year’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated from December 7 to 12, at the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Different priests preached during the six-day celebrations, with the daily sub-themes revolving around ‘hope’.

  • Christians singing in the rain at Borneo Christmas celebration

    Dec 22, 2017

    Around 45,000 Christians marched through the city of Miri on Saturday, December 9 for the tenth annual Miri Christmas March. Christians from 20 different churches — Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Evangelicals and others, processed to the Miri City Fan, an outdoor venue with seating arranged around four sides of a square stage, where they worshipped despite heavy rainfall.

  • Two friars ordained transitional deacons in Johor

    Dec 22, 2017

    Two recently ordained deacons say they look forward to serving people and growing in holiness.

  • Bringing joy to the underprivileged

    Dec 22, 2017

    Instead of shopping each day in December, there is a way to enjoy Advent while helping others. There are numerous charities in every parish giving a helping hand to those who are in need of love and joy in preparation for the coming Christmas.

  • Spending time with our retired nuns

    Dec 22, 2017

    BEC St John Marie Vianney (Sri Sentosa) and BEC St Bernadette (Pinang 1 C) from the Assumption Church celebrated their Christmas fellowship with the r

  • Yoga for the practice of Christian Meditation

    Dec 22, 2017

    Silence of the Spirit – a pathway to God was the theme of a silent retreat organised by The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM Malaysia) this year. It was held at Stella Maris Retreat House from November 16 to 19.

  • Police recruits participate in Mass in Langkawi

    Dec 22, 2017

    Police recruits attended the Eucharistic Celebration at the Stella Maris Chapel for the first time. These 49 trainees are completing their four-month indoor training at Police training Centre

  • Govt allocates 5.8-acre land for Christian Ecumenical Centre

    Dec 22, 2017

    The government has approved a 5.8-acre piece of land along Miri By-Pass road for the Association of Churches in Sarawak to build the Christian Ecumeni

  • For what is the BEC?

    Dec 22, 2017

    In light of BECs being the core need of the Peninsular Malaysia Church, we are dedicating this page to report on the BECs.

  • SFA receives First Class Relic of JPII

    Dec 22, 2017

    December 7, 2017 was a historical day for the Church of St Francis of Assisi (SFA) as it received the First Class Relic of the still liquefied blood of St John Paul II.