16-05-2025
Penang Diocese: Notifications and Updates #49
Establishment of Independent Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Lieutenancy of Malaysia Penang. May 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of His Holiness
Pope Francis (1936–2025)
A humble shepherd, a voice of mercy,
a beacon of hope.
Forever in our prayers and hearts
1. The Launch of Perjalanan SALIB in the Diocese of Penang This symbolic and spiritual journey began with Mass on Thursday, May 1 at 10.00am at the Minor Basilica of St Anne, Bukit Mertajam, in conjunction with the feast of St Joseph the Worker.
Let us gather as a diocesan community to walk together in faith and unity as we journey towards the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026. Please be ready to welcome the Salib in your various communities within the diocese. Sharing the route of the Salib for the Diocese of Penang.
2. Establishment of Independent Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Lieutenancy of Malaysia Penang This establishment of the Lieutenancy of Malaysia Penang will formally take place on May 24, while the Investiture Ceremony will be on May 25 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Penang.
3. Updates on Placements/ Movements of Infant Jesus Sisters in the Diocese of Penang Sr Amy Sam is now at the Waterfall Formation House, Penang. She is the Sister-in-Charge of Initial Formation. Sr Marie Angele Phang has moved to Light Street Convent together with Sr Rita Lim and Sr Gertrude Tan. Sr Daniel Ee has joined the community in Sitiawan since March 2025. We remember in prayer, the mission of the IJ sisters in our diocese.
Cardinal Sebastian Francis
