Notifications and Updates from Penang Diocese

Sep 20, 2024

Diocese of Penang
PKK/BDN/2024/09/190

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8: 22-23).

1. A Call to Celebrate the PROTEC Campaign Year 5 and the Season of Creation 2024
The annual Season of Creation takes place from September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to October 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. The theme for this year is: Use Less Paper and Wood. In line with this, the Episcopal Commission for Creation Justice of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei earnestly calls on all the faithful in all dioceses to fully celebrate the PROTEC Campaign Year 5 and the Season of Creation 2024. To read the letter, go to: https://bit.ly/3XKy2g0

2. 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024
“God walks with His people”, is the title chosen by Pope Francis for his Message for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is promoting a communication campaign in preparation for the WDMR2024 in which it invites all people of goodwill to organise initiatives with migrants, refugees, vulnerable people. https://bit.ly/3z7nIoN

Cardinal Sebastian Francis