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Malaysian archdiocese focuses on mental health during Lent
In 2020, mental health issues became the second most common health problem in Malaysia after heart disease
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The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur is focusing on the mental well-being of the faithful as part of a program during the Church’s holy season of Lent. (Photo: Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese Facebook page)
Amid a rising rate of mental illness due to the socioeconomic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur has emphasized the mental well-being of the faithful as part of a program during the Church’s holy season of Lent.
Published on: Sunday, December 27, 2020
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Archbishop Julian Leow conducting Christmas Mass at the Church of Divine Mercy which was livestreamed to the faithful in Shah Alam, on Friday.
Kuala Lumpur: Christians in the country celebrated Christmas on Friday on a moderate scale and in a spirit of goodwill, in accordance with the new normal to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Worshipers gathered at several churches which were opened at a limited capacity except for areas that have been placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (Emco).
No large-scale open houses were held as visits were only allowed with limited number of guests comprising only close family members.
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