By Ivy Chai
KUCHING — The publication of a Facebook post carrying an article on Naju has ignited interest in Naju. Faced with queries about joining pilgrimages to Naju, Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh contacted Archbishop Emeritus Hyginus Kim of Gwanju in Korea where Naju is located. Archbishop Emeritus Kim has confirmed that Gwanju Archdiocese does not permit Catholics to visit Naju.
The Chancery of the Archdiocese of Singapore has also responded by issuing a notice dated 31 October 2025, prohibiting Catholics from visiting the centre in Naju. Catholics are not allowed to join activities or pilgrimages to Naju as this entails an automatic excommunication.
Archbishop Simon Poh invites all Catholics to become Pilgrims of Hope. For the remaining two months in this Jubilee Year, Catholics are instead encouraged to make pilgrimages and pray at designated Churches in Malaysian Arch/Dioceses as well as recognised Catholic Pilgrimage sites.
