"The Lord is the refuge of the poor" — Psalm 14:6 In conjunction with the 10th World Day of the Poor, the Ministry of the Poor (AOHD) and the Church of St. Jude, Rawang invite you to come together in faith, fellowship, and service to put our Christian calling into action. 📅 Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Venue: Church of St. Jude, Rawang ✨ Event Highlights & Special Booths: Mass & Fellowship Activities: Opportunity to grow in faith and community spirit. MOM’s Village: A social enterprise dedicated to supporting and empowering women. Kings University College: Highlighting scholarship opportunities in Nursing. DHS Hospitality Academy: Highlighting scholarship opportunities in the hospitality sector. Small & Medium Entrepreneurs: Local vendors showcasing a variety of products and services. 🤝 Organised in collaboration with: Ministry of the Poor Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD) Church of St. Jude, Rawang Let us reach out to those in need, share God's love, and be a refuge for the poor in our local community. Everyone is welcome!
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Fifty pilgrims from the Golden Elders Ministry (GEM) of the Church of Divine Mercy, Shah Alam, accompanied by their parish priest, Fr George Harrison, visited the Church of the Holy Family, Kajang, as part of its 125th-anniversary celebrations. Parishioners warmly welcomed the group, who then explored the church's rich history. Highlights included stained-glass panels dating from 1901, which survived the Second World War bombings, and the church bell from 1903. The pilgrims also venerated the first-class relics of Sts Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus and secondary patrons of the parish. Following Mass and a meeting with parish priest Fr Michael Chua, the group enjoyed lunch and fellowship. In keeping with GEM's motto, "Growing Older, Living Bolder," the visit provided a meaningful opportunity to deepen their faith, build friendships, and honour generations of Christian devotion.
The 4th Asian Deaf Catholic Conference recently brought together nearly 250 participants from 21 countries in Seoul, South Korea. Among the delegates were 23 Malaysians representing the Archdioceses of Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu. The seven-day event, themed "And God Saw That It Was Good" (Genesis 1:10), focused on deepening faith, fostering unity, and ensuring full accessibility of Church services across Asia. During the opening Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral, Archbishop Peter Chung Sun-taek of Seoul called for genuine inclusion. He reminded attendees that Deaf Catholics are equal members of the Church community, not merely recipients of aid. He stated, "Our Deaf brothers and sisters ask of the Church not to remain in the position of those who receive help. They wish to participate fully and confidently as equal members of the Church." Key leaders delivered insightful presentations. Fr Dong Jun Kim traced the historical origins of the Korean Deaf Catholic community to 1784, while Fr Joseph Thermadom offered perspectives on the past, present, and future of Deaf Catholic ministries in Asia. Additionally, Dr Carmen Nanko Fernandez presented online on "Deaf Liberation Theology and Empowerment of Deaf Church," urging the Church to address historical barriers and actively promote Deaf leadership. Delegates also drew inspiration in the presence of several pioneering Deaf priests and religious sisters from across Asia. A significant highlight of the conference was celebrating Mass at Ephatha Deaf Catholic Church, Asia's first church entirely dedicated to Deaf worshippers, where liturgies are conducted in sign language and silence. Ultimately, the conference underscored the critical need to remove communication barriers, enabling Deaf Catholics to fully share their gifts and participate in the life of the Church.
