Tag: Eng

It was a day of profound spiritual joy and community celebration on 12 July 2026, as parishioners of St Thomas Apostle’s Church, Kampung Skiat Baru gathered in their thousands to witness the official blessing of their magnificent new church building alongside a historic confirmation ceremony.

Following planning, numerous committee meetings, and the dedicated efforts of many parishioners in preparing the premises, the long-awaited Blessing of the newly completed Phase 1 facilities of St. Mark's Church was held on 20 June 2026.

On 18 July 2026, the Home of Peace (HOPe) concluded its Gawai Dayak celebrations with a joyful Gawai Closing Celebration 2026, bringing together residents, staff, benefactors and friends in an evening of thanksgiving, fellowship and cultural tradition.

Before the Church can be led well, its leaders must first learn to listen — to God, to one another and to those they serve.

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, a diocese in the northern part of Metro Manila, the Philippines’ capital region, has urged Filipinos frustrated with their country’s political system not to withdraw from public life, warning that the disengagement of people committed to the common good can allow bad politics to prevail.

Gawai Dayak 2026 at the Church of Mother Mary, Stutong ended with the “Ngiling Bidai” Ceremony which involves the “Rolling of the Mat” held on 27 June 2026 with a Pot-Bless Fellowship followed by an evening of fun and traditional performances by way of Traditional Dayak Dance and Iban Ngajat. The evening was filled with Karaoke Performances and dances to the beat of the songs.