Notifications and Updates from Penang Diocese

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has promulgated on March 25, 2023 His Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio Vos estis lux mundi, which entered into force on April 30, 2023.

Jun 09, 2023

1. Motu Proprio Vos Estis Lux Mundi (Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults)
The Holy Father, Pope Francis has promulgated on March 25, 2023 His Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio Vos estis lux mundi, which entered into force on April 30, 2023. For every good purpose and for your direct knowledge of this document, as well its application, I convey the English version of the above-mentioned Document. Scan or go to https:// shorturl.at/hpKZ7

2. Appointment of Rev Fr Patrick Massang CSsR as Assistant Priest
Rev Fr Patrick Massang CSsR has been appointed assistant priest of Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Ipoh with effect from June 1, 2023. My heartfelt thanks to Fr Patrick Massang, CSsR for his continued contributions in his priestly ministry in the parish.

3. Appointment as Head of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Penang
Deacon Lazarus Jonathan has been appointed as Head of Permanent Deacons for Diocese of Penang, replacing Deacon Clement Samuel with effect from June 1, 2023. We thank Deacon Clement for his dedicated and committed contributions and services, and welcome Deacon Lazarus Jonathan with gratitude for his generous availability in accepting this new role and mission.

4. Penang Diocese Catholic Heritage Conservation Committee
The Committee previously known as Penang Catholic Heritage Preservation will now be known as Penang Diocese Catholic Heritage Conservation Committee, following their meeting on May 26, 2023.

5. Penang Island Deanery Corpus Christi Celebration
The parishes of Penang Island Deanery will be organising the celebration of Corpus Christi at the Church of the Assumption with Vespers and Mass followed by procession from the Church of Assumption to the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. All are welcome. Scan or go to https://shorturl.at/imKQZ

Bishop Sebastian Francis
Bishop of Penang