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The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur Social Communications Ministry marked the 60th World Day of Social Communication with the annual G.E.M.A. Mass at the Church of St Anthony, Kuala Lumpur.Gathering over 80 participants from media, public relations, and parish social communications ministries, the event provided a meaningful space for fellowship, sharing, and networking within the Catholic communications community. The ministry’s Ecclesiastical Assistant, Fr. Dr. Clarence Devadass, currently in Sandakan, Sabah, sent a video message to welcome participants and share reflections on this year’s theme. Archbishop Julian Leow highlighted the importance of truth and integrity in communication, and reminded communicators to uphold human creativity and voice in the age of AI.
The newly renovated St. Charbel Makhlouf Adoration Room at the Church of the Holy Rosary in Kuala Lumpur is a peaceful place for prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. It welcomes the faithful to spend quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament, seeking strength, healing, and a closer relationship with Christ. This holy space honours St. Charbel, a miraculous Lebanese Maronite monk renowned for over 30,000 documented healings attributed to his powerful intercession. His life of silence, humility, and deep love for the Eucharist continues to inspire people to trust fully in God. He is a fitting patron for this sacred place of prayer, reflection, and grace.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (CBCMSB) commenced its Ad Limina pilgrimage in Rome earlier this week, filled with days of prayer, dialogue, and fraternity. On 18 May 2026, the bishops celebrated Holy Mass at the historic Basilica of Saint John Lateran before engaging with several dicasteries of the Roman Curia, including the Dicasteries for Consecrated Life, Communication, Interreligious Dialogue, and the Causes of Saints, where they met Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. On 19 May, the bishops continued their fruitful discussions with the Dicasteries for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Clergy, Integral Human Development, and Laity, Family and Life. Throughout these encounters, they shared the joys, challenges, and synodal journey of the Church in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, thereby strengthening their communion with the universal Church through prayer, collaboration, and unity. Let us continue to keep our shepherds in our prayers as they represent our local dioceses, bringing our joys, challenges, and synodal journeys to the heart of the Church!
The Catholic Teachers' Association Malaysia (CTAM) celebrated Teacher's Day on 16 May 2026 at the Stella Maris School Chapel in Damansara Heights. The event featured a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Julian Leow and concelebrated by Fr Alvin Ho, SJ. Following the Mass, participants enjoyed a motivational talk by Dato Dr Nelson Renganathan, along with games and fellowship that fostered joy and a sense of community. The gathering brought together local Catholic teachers and 34 trainee teachers from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, representing East Malaysia. In his homily, Archbishop Julian likened teachers to priests, highlighting their role as the pulse of the nation and as enduring role models who shape students' hearts, minds, and Gospel values. Dato Dr Nelson further emphasised teaching as a vocation, urging educators to embrace sacrifice, focus on value formation, and engage in caring interactions that extend beyond the classroom.
