Malaysian Church News

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  Pastoral outreach in a time of social distancing

  Sep 18, 2021

  uring this time, the Church has intermittently closed and reopened its doors for public worship. While there is no denying that we miss public Mass and receiving the Eucharist, many have gotten accustomed, and perhaps even comfortable, with the new norm of virtual Mass and online faith formation.

  
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  Interreligious conversations help build bridges and promote peace

  Sep 18, 2021

  Aimed at fostering harmony and unity, the 90-minute informative session was held on Sept 7 with guest speakers, Gnaneaswary Selvakumaar, Head of Religious Department, Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Banting local council, and Muralitharan Paramasua, Head of Religious Bureau, Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Selangor.

  
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  Upcoming programmes by PDNEC

  Sep 18, 2021

  Penang Diocesan New Evangelisation Commission (PDNEC)’s next programme is MARY - A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother,an eight-part study featuring Dr Edward Sri - scheduled from 9.45am to 11.30am on October 7, 14, 21 and 28.

  
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  11-week formation on Psalms draws 300 participants

  Sep 18, 2021

  The Penang Diocesan New Evangelisation Commission (PDNEC) completed an 11-week formation on the Psalms - The School of Prayer, by Jeff Cavins, Dr Tim Gray and Sarah Christmeyer on Thursday Sept 8.

  
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  Butterworth parish celebrates feastday and rededication

  Sep 18, 2021

  After almost a year, the doors of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary opened for the Triduum Mass on Sept 5, leading towards the celebration of the feastday cum rededication of the church on Sept 8.

  
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  Churches tell the stories of Mary

  Sep 18, 2021

  On the feastday of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Sebastian Francis explained that churches tell stories of Mary.

  
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  Celebrating Mary, Our Mother of Hope

  Sep 18, 2021

  The Feast of Our Lady of Good Health was celebrated online for the second consecutive year at the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Health. The theme for this year’s celebration was Mary, Mother of Hope.

  
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  Season of Creation 2021 and PROTEC Campaign Year 2 Table of Events

  Sep 18, 2021

  Season of Creation 2021 and PROTEC Campaign Year 2 Table of Events

  
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  Zero Waste lifestyle — a trend or a responsibility?

  Sep 18, 2021

  Penang recorded a recycling rate of 42.7 per cent in 2019, compared to the rest of the country at 21 per cent.

  
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  The Laudato Si’ Cathedral in Penang, the Pearl of the Orient

  Sep 18, 2021

  Leaders and members of different religions, nationalities, expertise, and organisations worldwide were remarkably unanimous in agreement regarding a document released by the Holy Father Pope Francis in May 2015.