Malaysian Church News

  • To be signed and sealed and delivered

    Mar 10, 2024

    There was an air of anticipation as the faithful gathered at the Church of the Assumption in Penang and Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Ipoh at two special Masses on February 17 and 18, respectively. For they were there to witness and to celebrate the Rite of Election for 229 of our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Penang who will be baptised at Easter.

  • Celebrating 48 years of Catholic healthcare

    Mar 10, 2024

    It was the heartbeat of love that drew a community of friends, family, former patients, donors, and supporters of Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital (MMCH) for its 48th Anniversary Thanksgiving Gathering on February 21.

  • Encouraging revival of BEC activities

    Mar 10, 2024

    In several parishes, the revival of BEC activities and gatherings post-pandemic has been met with a lukewarm response from the members. Despite these challenges, the Permas Jaya BEC of the Church of St Joseph successfully organised a Chinese New Year celebration for its members on February 24.

  • Inter-Faith dinner promotes unity among diverse faiths

    Mar 10, 2024

    In a display of unity and diversity, over 100 adherents from various religions gathered at the Raintree Club, for an inter-faith dinner.

  • A gift for parishioners by parishioners

    Mar 10, 2024

    The parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit have given each other a special gift from the heart.

  • Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Mar 10, 2024

    To foster a deeper understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian issue, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit hosted a forum which was attended by over a hundred people.

  • Fr Thomas O’Connor, passes away in Ireland

    Mar 10, 2024

    He ministered to the ‘Amazons of Borneo’

  • Avid promoter of interreligious dialogue passes away

    Mar 10, 2024

    Fr Aloysious Mowe, SJ of the Society of Jesus in Malaysia- Singapore Region (MAS) passed away on February 23 at University of Malaya Medical Centre, Petaling Jaya.

  • Franciscan friar ordained deacon

    Mar 01, 2024

    Friar Nelson Evarinus Sipalan OFM was ordained to the Order of Deacons at the Church of St Ann by Archbishop Simon Poh, January 14.

  • Kuantan parish participates in state level MADANI programme

    Mar 01, 2024

    The inaugural Pahang state level Harmony MADANI programme coincided with the 2024 World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), heralding a significant step towards fostering mutual understanding and respect among different cultures and religions.