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Why do you want to become a priest?” This question was asked by Archbishop John Wong in his first address to the 21 young men comprising new aspirants and seminarians who have come forward to begin their journey towards the priesthood vocation.
The Aspirancy formation program is traditionally held at the Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) located in Penampang, while the Initiation Year seminarians will begin their priestly formation from St Peter’s College Kota Kinabalu.
At the opening Mass for the new Academic Year of CAC Aspirancy and Initiation Year Seminarians, Archbishop John highlighted that the priesthood is not a career but rather a commitment towards the life of prayer and pondering upon the word of God. This is the foundation of the priesthood and should be the guide to answer the question which he posed to them.
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Why do you want to become a priest?” This question was asked by Archbishop John Wong in his first address to the 21 young men comprising new aspirants and seminarians who have come forward to begin their journey towards the priesthood vocation.
The Aspirancy formation program is traditionally held at the Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) located in Penampang, while the Initiation Year seminarians will begin their priestly formation from St Peter’s College Kota Kinabalu.
At the opening Mass for the new Academic Year of CAC Aspirancy and Initiation Year Seminarians, Archbishop John highlighted that the priesthood is not a career but rather a commitment towards the life of prayer and pondering upon the word of God. This is the foundation of the priesthood and should be the guide to answer the question which he posed to them.
Dear Clergy, Religious, Heads of Ministries and the Lay Faithful,
Greetings of Joy, Mercy and Hope! I send you fond greetings of Advent and Christmas as we prepare ourselves individually and as a community, during this Season of Grace. I wish to share with you some updates that have taken place during these months.
1. The Diocese of Penang through the Penang Office for Human Development (POHD) will be responding to the Appeal for Disaster Relief of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent tropical cyclones which caused massive flooding and damage to those mentioned below from the Disaster Relief Account. The aid will be mainly used for shelter, food, protection, healthcare and support to rebuild their lives.