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Celebrating 50 years of priestly ministry

Dec 06, 2024

The Malacca Johore Diocese joyfully celebrated the sacerdotal golden jubilee of Fr Anthony Ng and Fr Lucas Ho recently, honouring their 50 years of faithful service to the Church.
Leaving comfort for the call of the jungle

Dec 01, 2024

Following his ordination, Fr Anthony Naden seemed to have everything a parish priest could hope for — a vibrant congregation, a strong connection with parishioners, and fluency in both Tamil and English, which allowed him to engage deeply with his community.
God lifted me from the depths of my despair

Nov 22, 2024

At first glance, Samuel Edmund Theivendran might not immediately strike you as someone who is a full-time Catholic lay missionary.
My synodality began with the Montfort youth

Nov 15, 2024

Growing up in the small town of Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, a young Michel Dass was deeply influenced by two remarkable figures — the late Fr Mari Arokiam and the late Fr Phillips Muthu.
Scholars praise Fr Gustavo Gutiérrez’s prophetic vision, theological influence

Nov 08, 2024

The overwhelming response in the United States to Dominican Fr Gustavo Gutiérrez’s death October 22 at age 96 shows how the renowned Peruvian theologian’s influence spread well beyond Latin America.
A Home of hope, heart and love

Nov 08, 2024

Villa Paulos is more than just an orphanage — it is a sanctuary of love and hope for children aged 7 to 17 who have been orphaned or come from impoverished backgrounds.
Pope’s prayer intention for November: Praying for parents who have lost a child

Nov 01, 2024

As we lift up the Pope’s intention this month, let us commit to praying for all parents who mourn the loss of a child - not only for parents who have lost a child to death but also for those who live with the pain of broken relationships or carry the loss of a child unseen.
Take nothing for the journey

Nov 01, 2024

When Jesus sent out the twelve disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God and heal the sick, He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except the tunic on their back and sandals on their feet.
Synod participants debate level of bishops’ ‘doctrinal competence’

Oct 26, 2024

As the Pope’s Synod of Bishops on Synodality breaches the halfway point, participants are now debating the “doctrinal competency” of national bishops’ conferences, loosely meaning their ability to adapt matters of doctrine to their local context.
Faith, healing and restoration

Oct 26, 2024

Eleven devoted individuals, battling serious health challenges such as cancer and heart conditions, set aside their personal struggles to embark on a mission of faith and healing.