KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian farmers are protesting against the ban on the use of palm oil due to be voted on in the European Parliament on 17 Jan 2018. The say the provision constitutes a threat to the livelihood of…
KENINGAU - Over 500 people from Keningau Parish and St Blasius Magatang attended the Christmas- New Year Open House on 7 Jan 2018 at Magatang. It was organised jointly by the Kelompok Inti Pembaharuan Karismatic Katolik (KiPKK or Catholic Charismatic…
KENINGAU - The Catholic community of St John the Apostle Bomboi under Minawo Zone here hosted the annual parish-level Holy Family Festival on 31 Dec 2017. In conjunction with it, the newly constructed church hall was blessed by Bishop Cornelius…
SANTIAGO, Chile - Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of society. Arriving in Santiago after more…
KOTA KINABALU - It is good to see Catholic traditions being maintained. A group of young children from the Neocatechumenal Communities at Sacred Heart Cathedral (SHC) in Kota Kinabalu did precisely that on Epiphany Sunday, 7 Jan 2018. Over 30…
KOTA KINABALU - This year's Emmaus Youth Camp drew 33 participants from 17 parishes in the archdiocese. The camp, held 7-20 Jan 2018, is for school leavers around 17-19 years old, with 11 boys and 22 girls. It is organised…
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection, and communion with God, rather than being viewed as times to just be quiet or not speak. “Silence is not reduced…
KOTA KINABALU - Over 20 staff members of the Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) Penampang attended a fire drill and demo on 10 Jan 2018 at their premises. Three staff of the Penampang Fire Brigade came to enlighten the attendees on…
KOTA KINABALU - Some 38 members and collaborators of the Pauline Family gathered for a simple Christmas and New Year celebration on 8 Jan 2018 at the Daughters of St Paul Convent here. It was an evening of a simple…
PENAMPANG - The following priests have new pastoral assignments effective 1 Jan 2018 given by Bishop Julius Gitom: Father David Garaman has been appointed rector of St Mary's Cathedral Sandakan with Father Christopher Ireneus as his assistant. Father Stanley Matakim…