Malaysian Church News
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A time of recollection for St Theresa’s parish
Apr 10, 2014
Twenty-four members of the BEC Coordinating Team (BECCOT) of St Theresa’s Parish held a recollection on March 15 (Saturday, 9.00am to 1.00pm), to enable the BEC members to take stock of their lives in order to live a meaningful time in Lent. Bro John Pereira, who is currently doing pastoral work in the parish, gave the recollection.
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Do I have to go to Confession every year?
Apr 02, 2014
Growing up, I was taught that we must go to Confession to a priest at Eastertime and that it was a sin not to, even if we never went otherwise.
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Msgr Marek is Nuncio to Zimbabwe
Apr 02, 2014
“On behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Malaysia, I would like to congratulate Msgr Marek Zalewski on his appointment as the Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe,” said Archbishop John Ha, President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
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SFDS organises many activities for Lent
Apr 02, 2014
At the launch of the Lenten Campaign at the parish of St Francis De Sales (SFDS), members of the Love Squad helped to create awareness of the poor and the marginalized.
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Aged and retired but still involved in the parish’s spiritual life
Apr 02, 2014
Eighty-nine-year-old Fr Joseph Hung and Fr John Yu, five years younger, both hail from China and came to Malaya in the 1950s. After studying in the seminary, they were ordained.
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A session on women for women
Apr 02, 2014
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievement. It is also an occasion to look back on past struggles and to look ahead for opportunities for the betterment of future generations of women.
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First French ME in Malaysia
Apr 02, 2014
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) programme provides a conducive environment, and encourages and enables married couples to communicate deeply.
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Formation for CLOW catechists
Apr 02, 2014
he Penang Diocese Catechetical Commission (PDCC) organised its very first formation for Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) catechists over the weekend of March 22-23, at St Anne’s Church.
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Dialogue session on national unity in Sandakan
Apr 02, 2014
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) in collaboration with the Department of National Unity and Integration of the Prime Minister’s Department has undertaken a nationwide unity dialogue session with the public themed Dialog Perpaduan : Suara Akar Umbi~Membina Bersama Bangsa Malaysia yang Bersatu Padu.
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Pope’s first anniversary celebrated
Apr 02, 2014
The first anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Francis was celebrated in St John’s Cathedral with Mass on Mar 16. Some 2,700 Catholics from far and near converged, including several ambassadors and VIPs.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
