Children’s holy hour at St Mary’s Cathedral

Nov 08, 2024

SANDAKAN: For the first time, the Cathedral of St Mary held a Children’s Holy Hour with the theme Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet (Mt 22:9)

The Holy Hour was led by Bishop Julius Gitom, President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. The prelate was assisted by Fr Arthur John, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Diocese of Sandakan. Sandakan Diocese was called to host this event which was live-streamed throughout, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

The preparation for the Children Holy Hour was highly anticipated and brought great excitement. Children, catechism children with parents and parishioners came as a synodal family to show their unity, solidarity and support of Pope Francis’ Pontifical Mission Society programme. It was very inspiring and heartwarming to see children bringing their parents to the Holy Hour.

A potluck fellowship followed after the Holy Hour. In his speech, Bishop Julius shared that our children have been helping children from other parts of the world that are less developed such as the African countries. He thanked all the children for their contribution through the Mission Sunday collections carried out annually. He also thanked all the committees which have helped in organising this successful event.