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| December Parish News | 11:59 AM, Dec 28 2009 |
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11 December Parents must be exemplary Christians (CK, Sg Petani) 6 December City Parish 1st Holy Communion (Penang) |
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| Fatimah Hospital to offer cancer treatment | 11:55 AM, Dec 28 2009 |
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December 11 , 2009 IPOH: Hospital Fatimah, one of the country’s leading non-profit private hospitals, will soon be able to offer cancer treatment to residents in Ipoh and its surrounding areas.
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Its CEO Dr Lim Chie Kean, said the Oncology Centre is expected to be ready by 2011. The ground-breaking ceremony was held in March this year. He was speaking during the launch of Fatimah Hospital’s family day celebrations here on Nov 29. |
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| NOVEMBER PARISH NEWS | 10:41 AM, Nov 23 2009 |
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The Church of St Anne celebrated Mission Sunday as its Second Parish Event Feast of St Jude, Gopeng, draws 1,500 Children's Day Celebrated with Mass (OMPH Ipoh) |
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| Celebrating the cannonisation of Jeanne Jugan | 11:01 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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8 November 2009 PENANG : Jeanne Jugan or Mary of the Cross, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, was canonized by the Pope on Oct 11. A thanksgiving Mass on Oct 24 was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to celebrate the occasion. About 500 people were present, including the sisters and residents from the Home. Bishop Antony Selvanaygam was the main celebrant with Msgr Stephen Liew, Fr Francis Anthony, Fr Henry Rajoo, Fr Michael Thoo, Fr Michael Cheah, Fr Louis Victor, Fr Decroix and Fr Paul Cheong, OFM Cap concelebrating. Read More |
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| OCTOBER PARISH NEWS | 11:11 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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October 1 SMC celebrates Feast of Padre Pio Two hundred attend rally at OLL, Ipoh Family Day at Balik Pulau parish (Penang)
October 6 Important to reach out to others (OLL Ipoh)
October 9 SFDS group celebrates 30 years (Sitiawan) |
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| Migrant Sunday celebration | 11:09 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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11 October
350 people, most of them Indonesians turned up for the 1st South Perak District Diocesan Migrant Sunday celebration on the 20 Sept. at Church of St Mary, Tapah. which was organized by the Diocesan Migrant Workers Support Center, under Penang Office for Human Development.. The theme for the celebration was ‘St Paul Migrant, Apostles of the People’.
The event began with a Mass in Bahasa Malaysia, presided over by parish priest, Fr. Vincent Paul. The whole Mass was animated by the Indonesians. A day before the Mass, the Indonesians were already at the Church for Choir practice. They came in buses to practice and stay overnight at the hosting church. Read More |
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| SEPTEMBER PARISH NEWS | 11:28 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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September 14=6 Opening and blessing of the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer September 19 Ministry for Migrants in Taiping parish September 13 City Parish first parish event - Feast of the Assumption (Penang) |
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| Working with refugees workshop | 1:26 PM, Nov 03 2009 |
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| Malaysian clergy’s annual retreat in Stella Maris, Penang | 3:48 PM, Sep 25 2009 |
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September 19 PENANG : Fifty-one priests from all over Malaysia attended a week-long retreat at Stella Maris conducted by Bishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle of the Diocese of Imus, Philippine.
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The retreat focused on the Year for Priests’ theme Faithfulness to Christ, Faithfulness of Priests. “It is to lead the priests to rediscover and appreciate vocation to the priesthood and to follow the fidelity of Christ,” shared Bishop Tagle. |
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| Acknoledgement of thanks | 3:49 PM, Sep 25 2009 |
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Sept. 13
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Despite the economic downturn the country experience this year, it seems that many people had not turn their back in helping
their unfortunate brothers and sisters. The Penang Diocesan Lenten Campaign 2009 recorded their highest collection ever in six years. The total amount collected was RM392,348.27, an increase of 33.47% over the previous year. |
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| Merdeka Celebration at Lighthouse | 3:50 PM, Sep 25 2009 |
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Sept. 13 Merdeka comes in early for the 100 odd Lighthouse clients when the Penang Shangri-La Group of Hotels (Rasa Sayang, Golden Sands, Traders) organized a Merdeka Charity Event for them on 10 August at the Lighthouse premise (a drop-in centre run by the Penang Office of Human Development).
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| AUGUST PARISH NEWS | 3:20 PM, Sep 02 2009 |
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August 28 Women's Day Celebration at SMC Ipoh VIneyard Sisters now 3 years old August 19 SMC parishioners thank their priests (Ipoh) Priests' Year launched at OMPH (Ipoh) August 12 Golden girls with heart of gold (SP) Feast of St Anne at Air Tawar (Sitiawan) Love one more child campaign at IC parish (Penang) August 5 Thousands attends St Anne's Feast-day (St Anne, BM) Kota Baru's parish first event |
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| Transfers in the Diocese | 3:29 PM, Sep 11 2009 |
AUGUST 2009
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| Harvest festival a success | 9:09 AM, Aug 12 2009 |
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August 05 , 2009 PENANG: The Harvest Festival of Gawai, Kamaatan, Panen was celebrated with pomp and gaiety at the Penang Diocesan level on July 19 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Themed One Culture, One Mission, One Faith in Christ, it was organized by the Diocesan Migrant Workers Support Centre, and the Indonesian Migrant Group with the collaboration of the Kumpulan Bahasa Malaysia-Sabah & Sarawak.
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| JULY PARISH NEWS | 2:19 PM, Aug 03 2009 |
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JULY PARISH NEWS 30 July NBVM welcomed new parish priest BEC 26th year pilgrimage to St Anne, BM (SMC Ipoh) 12 July Alpha course at the Cathedral BEC Night at IC parish (Penang) St Anne, BM celebrates second event BEC Family Day at St Michael's church (Ipoh) 9 July Fathers' Day celebration at Christ the King (Sg Petaini) |
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| La Salle Brothers conferred DSPN | 2:03 PM, Aug 03 2009 |
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July 30 , 2009 PENANG: It was a double-joy occasion for the Lasallian alumni when Bro Dr Michael Jacques FSC and Bro Paul Ho Kok Chee FSC were each conferred the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) by the Penang Governor in conjunction with his 71st birthday. The DSPN award carries the title of Datuk. Bro Jacques spent more than 50 years of his life educating and touching the hearts of young Malaysians. He joined the La Salle Order in 1935 at the age of 19. As a young Brother he served the Institute of the De La Salle Brothers of the Christian Schools in various capacities from 1938 until his retirement in May, 1985. Read More |
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| Feastday of College General | 2:02 PM, Aug 03 2009 |
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July 15 , 2009 PENANG: The Feast of College General together with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart was heralded in by the grand entrance of 11 celebrants. About 160 laity from across Penang, had filled up the old Chapel of the Sacred Heart. The chapel was adorned beautifully with an array of fresh flowers from the college gardens. The Dean of Studies, at College General, Fr Gerard Theraviam and choirmaster, Andre Ong, had patiently and with much effort prepared the choir, who were made up of seminarians, external students and friends of College General. The choir sang with their hearts and added much charm to the Mass celebrated that evening. Read More |
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| JUNE PARISH NEWS | 10:28 AM, Jun 16 2009 |
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13 JUNE Retreat, vigil to welcome Pentecost at Sitiawan Silibin parish launches exhibition on St Paul Parit Buntar pairsh makes Pentecost first Special Event 6 JUNE St Anne BM's children animate Mass |
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| One year meal sponsorship for Lighthouse clients | 11:13 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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June 06 , 2009 By Lucille Dass PENANG: A rare and special tea treat from the kitchens of Penang’s Shangri-La Group arrived in style at the kitchen of POHD’s The Lighthouse to be served to the 70 clients and some guests present. Read More |
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| Thousands bid farewell to Fr Ben | 11:14 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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June 06 , 2009 By Lucia Lai PENANG: The chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor was overflowing with parishioners who came to bid farewell to Fr Benedict Nieukey. The huge turnout testified to the fact that Fr Benedict Nieukey was a very much loved priest. Read More |
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| MAY PARISH NEWS | 10:20 AM, Jun 16 2009 |
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May 30 God bless all mothers, young and old (Sitiawan) Feast of Our Lady of Fatimah (Sitiawan) Parents' Day at OMPH Ipoh May 23 May 15 May 5 |
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| Fr Benedict Neukey passes away | 11:24 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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May 30 , 2009 PENANG: Fr Benedict Nieukey lost his battle to kidney cancer on May 24. He was 74. Fr Nieukey, a Penang-born Dutch-Chinese, was ordained as a priest in 1974. Previously he was a teacher at the St Xaviers Institution. Read More |
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| Young Priests' Gathering in Penang | 11:16 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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May 23 , 2009 By Lucia Lai PENANG: Thirty-seven young priests from all over Malaysia and Singapore discovered the importance of brotherhood and spiritual direction when they gathered together for the 2009 Young Priests’ Gathering at Stella Maris from April 20 - 24. Read More |
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| Three Lighthouse clients receive Sacrament of Baptism | 11:16 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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May 08 , 2009 By Lucia Lai PENANG: The Lighthouse Drop-in Centre (managed by the Penang Office for Human Development POHD) opened its door six years ago. It has grown tremendously from feeding to providing recreation, medical, counselling, job replacement and so on. Read More |
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| APRIL PARISH NEWS | 2:58 PM, May 27 2009 |
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April 26 Cathedral Parishioners benefit from Lenten programmes 12 year old deliver message of the cross (SH, Sg Petani) Christ give himself to us (SMC, Ipoh) Jesus' death is his ground zero (OMPH, Ipoh) Joyful Easter celebration at St Francis de Sales (Sitiawan) April 17 Many Lenten activities organised at OLL (Ipoh) Jumble ale to help the poor (CTK, SgPetani) An out-reach programme to the Orang Asli (SM, A.Setar) April 12 City parishioners reach out to the poor (City Parish, Pg) Lenten blood donation campaign (St Joseph, B. Serai) Read More |
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| Penang's Deputy CM II visits The Lighthouse | 11:17 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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March 30 , 2009 By Lucia La PENANG: During this time of Lent, we are constantly reminded of not turning our back on those less fortunate than us. Even Penang’s Deputy CM II, YB Tuan Prof Dr P. Ramasamy attested to this when he visited The Lighthouse, a community service centre for the homeless and hungry, run by the Penang Office for Human Development Read More |
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| Right to redress campaign launched in Penang | 11:17 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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March 21 , 2009 By Lucia Lai PENANG: The Right to Redress Campaign (R2R) was launched at the Dewan Sri Pinang in Penang on Feb 28 by Penang’s Deputy Chief Minister, YB Prof Ramasamy (inset). The State Executive Councillor for Welfare, YB Phee Boon Poh and UNHCR representative, Cecil Fradot were present at the event. Read More |
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| Official opening of Home's pedestrian bridge | 11:17 AM, Apr 07 2009 |
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March 14 , 2009 IPOH: The blessing and official opening of the overhead pedestrian bridge at the Hom for the Aged (CWS) Simee by Bishop Antony Selvanayagam was held on Feb 21. Among those present were YB Wong Kar Woh, the local state assemblyman and representatives for Dato’ Chang Ko Youn, Patron of the Home and the State Welfare Director, Chong Phaik Kee. Read More |
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| Chettiar temples, Penang donate RM5,000 to Lighthouse | 10:48 AM, Mar 16 2009 |
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Sunday, March 01, 2009 PENANG: In a gesture of not turning their backs on the poor and marginalised, the Registered Trustees of the Nattukotai Chettiar temples in Penang donated a sum of RM5000.00 to the Lighthouse Feeding Centre on Thaipusam (8 Feb). They showed that neither race, creed nor religion mattered when help to the poor and homeless was needed. Read More |
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| Formation for catechists from South Perak District | 10:51 AM, Mar 16 2009 |
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Sunday, March 15, 2009 TELUK INTAN: According to the formator, Lucille Dass, it is good to know that more and more parishes — both urban and outlying — are becoming aware of the need to provide training, formation, and support for catechists. Twenty-seven catechists from Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan attended Lucille’s ever popular catechetical formation — Crafting Hearts to Jesus: Through Creative and Joyful Catechetical Pedagogy, at the Church of St Anthony, Teluk Intan on Feb 28. Read More |
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| Penang Northern District records 138 catechumens | 11:19 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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Sunday, March 15, 2009 PENANG: One hundred and thirty eight catechumens from the northern district of the Penang Diocese gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 4.00pm on March 1 to enrol their names in the Rite of Election which was held during a special Mass. Read More |
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| FEBRUARY 2009 PARISH NEWS | 10:00 AM, Mar 16 2009 |
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8 February Interfaith reflection and prayer vigil for Gaza (Cathedral) 1 February Feast-day celebration at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus (Pg) |
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| Formation for Love Squad members | 11:19 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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February 15, 2009 PENANG: The Penang Office of Human Development (POHD) organized a formation cum training session on the Lenten Campaign 2009 from Jan 9 to 12 simultaneously at all the five districts of Penang Diocese. Read More |
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| Don't Turn Your Back, Penang Diocese's Lenten Campaign theme | 10:53 AM, Feb 18 2009 |
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February 15, 2009 What do you do when you see the homeless, drug addicts, migrant workers, differently-abled and people with HIV/AIDS? Do you turn your back? Or do you stop to help them? Many of us tend to do the former. That’s why, for this year, the Penang Diocesan Lenten Campaign is a reminder ‘Don’t turn your back’. Read More |
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| Fr Maurice Surmon, a true missionary | 11:22 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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February 15, 2009 IPOH: People packed the church of St Michael on Feb 2 for the funeral Mass of Fr Maurice Surmon, MEP, who passed away on Jan 29 at the age of 86. Read More |
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| A simple, humble and friendly priest | 11:20 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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February 15, 2009 IPOH: Fr Maurice Surmon, MEP, was born on Dec 10, 1922 in Tourcoing, France. In 1942-46 he entered the MEP Seminary in Paris, to be a priest, and was ordained on Dec 21, 1946. Read More |
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| "A cheerful man with a sense of humour" | 10:41 AM, Feb 18 2009 |
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February 15, 2009 “Fr Surmon was a true missionary — he came to serve and wanted to die in the mission land. He refused to go home to France or to the old folks home in Penang that is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. When I asked him why he did not want to retire in France or the old folks home, he said the people in these places are just waiting to die (and he didn’t want to do that — he wanted to serve until death came to him.) Read More |
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| JANUARY 2009 PARISH NEWS | 10:58 AM, Feb 10 2009 |
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18 January Three priorities for City Parish in 2009 (Pg) New parish priest for OMPH (Ipoh) |
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| First ever muhibbah concert held in Perak | 10:02 AM, Feb 10 2009 |
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January 11, 2009 IPOH: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammed Nizar Jamaluddin called on all races to strive for a better understanding of each other’s faith and racial tolerance, at the Konsert Muhibah Hari Krismas 2008 organised by the Perak State Government on Dec 27. Read More |
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| JUMP organises workshop on dealing with authorities | 11:21 AM, Nov 17 2009 |
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January 11, 2009 PENANG: Jaringan Utara Migrasi Pelarian (JUMP) recently organised a workshop on Dealing with Authorities. The workshop, attended by various Parish Migrant Ministries (PMM) in the Penang Diocese and other NGOs, was held at Stella Maris on Dec 14. Read More |
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| Franciscans bring cheer to the homeless | 9:57 AM, Feb 10 2009 |
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January 18, 2009 PENANG: On Dec 29, 2008, the Secular Franciscans and the Capuchins, together with Vincent Lim and Andrew from the Lighthouse and Lisa and her colleagues from NOHD, combed the streets of the heart of Georgetown at about midnight to seek out the homeless to try to show them the meaning of Christmas – that God loves everyone. They chatted with them and gave each homeless a gift of RM10. Read More |
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