Malaysian Church News

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  St Joseph’s School (SJS) celebrates 60th anniversary

  Mar 05, 2015

  We remember with nostalgia and gratitude,the Brothers of St Gabriel who founded St Joseph’s School 60 years ago, because of their love for JesusChrist and His mission to educate young people of all races and religious.

  

• TCFM still going strong after 54 years

  Mar 05, 2015

  After some fifty-four years, the Teachers’ Christian Fellowship Malaysia (TCFM) is still strong, as steadfast members come together and encouraging each other in prayer and deed.

  
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  A fond farewell and a warm welcome

  Mar 05, 2015

  Some 300 parishioners gathered at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Sunday, February 15 to bid Sr Aquinas Voon fsic a fond farewell and to extend a warm welcome to Sr Martha Jonik fsic and seminarian Walter Milter Mario.

  
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  Parishioners urged to fast, pray and give alms

  Mar 05, 2015

  For pastoral reasons, Ash Wednesday was celebrated on Tuesday, February 17 in the Diocese of Sandakan.

  
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  In the Penang Diocese, 328 to be baptised

  Mar 05, 2015

  During Mass at St Michael’s Church on Feb 22, the names of 128 candidates scheduled for baptism throughout Perak this year, were entered into the Book of Enrolment and signed by Bishop Sebastian Francis.

  
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  Elect to go out on mission after baptism

  Mar 05, 2015

  A total of 78 catechumens in the RCIA programme from the various parishes of the Deanery of Penang Island presented themselves before His Lordship, the Bishop of Penang, Bishop Sebastian Francis at the Rite of Election at the 10.00am Mass on Sunday, February 22 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

  

• Can Sunday Mass be offered for a private intention?

  Mar 05, 2015

  A Catholic friend of mine recently asked me why a priest at his parish would announce a message such as the following: “Today’s Mass is being offered for the intention of Mrs. So-and-So, as requested by her family.”

  
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  Understanding the different parts of the Mass

  Mar 05, 2015

  Fr Martin started off the formation on January 28.

  

• Fr Pillai celebrates 25 years as a priest

  Feb 27, 2015

  Twenty- five years ago, on Feb 14, 1990 in Ipoh, a young Anthony Pillai was ordained a priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

  
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  Many throng Klang for Our Lady’s feast

  Feb 27, 2015

  Many came to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) from Feb 5 to Feb 15 for her feast.