Living Our Vision and Mission in Today's Realities

In December 2019,  a new virus was detected in Wuhan, China and began spreading rapidly in January. This novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) causes a respiratory (lung) infection.

Over the last three months, the novel coronavirus outbreak has spread to more than a hundred countries and regions in the world, infected more than hundred thousand people and caused about four thousands of deaths.  It has now been declared a global pandemic by WHO.

To understand better about this new disease, check the latest information and updates from the World Health Organization at https://www.who.int/    OR    Check the latest updates from the Official Portal Ministry of Health Malaysia at www.moh.gov.my

On Friday, March 13^th, in adherence to the advise received from the state officials at the Ministry of Health, Archbishop John Wong of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu announced a temporary suspension of all masses and other gatherings in the archdiocese effective Saturday, 14 March to Wednesday April 01, 2020 due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The MCO period has been extended until 14 April 2020.  Read full details of the Press Release  from the Office of Social Communications Commission, ADKK.    Read the Pastoral Letter From The Catholic Bishops Of Malaysia In View Of The Extension Of The Movement Control Order.

The third Phase of the MCO has been enforced by the government until 28 April 2020. Our Archbishop has reminded us to comply with it earnestly and willingly as part of our contribution to fight the pandemic. Read the full text of his pastoral letter

No doubt, the Covid-19 global pandemic is a source of worry, anxiety and fear for every one of us. Let us not lose hope.  We put our Trust in the Lord who said, “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”(Phil 4:6)   Click here for relevant Prayers and other Resources to build up our Faith in this challenging time

I hope you’ve all been keeping well, taking all precautions to keep healthy and safe. We face such uncertain times, and more than ever, we need to join together–even if only virtually–in prayer. Let us join the global faith community in praying the Way of the Cross in a time of Pandemic. To start, click HERE

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