By Stephen Then
The population of 90,000 Catholics in Miri Diocese in northern Sarawak welcomed two new priests on Wednesday (Dec 30).
Deacons Henry Saleh and Ronald Jimmy were ordained priests by Bishop Richard Ng at around noon, witnessed by family members and other priests at the St Dominic and The Rosary Church.
The ceremony was held under strict Covid-19 standard operating procedure, with limited attendance.
Bishop Ng reminded the two new priests, both in their 30s, to be dedicated and faithful to their callings to serve God and the church.
"You are called to serve God and the church and the people.