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Kempen Kasih Cheque Presentation
January 31, 2024
Kempen Kasih Cheque Presentation to Parishes and Social Mission & Charitable Organizations in Penang Diocese.
On 20th January 2024, in conjunction with Lenten Campaign 2024, Caritas Penang presented a total of RM269,200 to 39 recipients (29 Parishes and 10 Social Mission & Charitable Organizations in the Penang Diocese).
His Eminence, Cardinal Sebastian Francis, Bishop of Penang launched the Lenten Theme for 2024 “Together We Rebuild Our Church, Community and Common Home” at the Cathedral of the Holy Sprit Penang. Various Social Mission & Charitable Organizations and Caritas Parish Representatives came and shared their plans for the upcoming year. The objective of the gathering was to explore how we can collaborate, support and work together in the area of Social Mission. The organizations that were present were from Persatuan Kebajikan Haemodialisis St Anne, Bukit Mertajam; Father Julien Agape Centre; Mercy Home, Penang Diocese Aids Ministry; Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital; NTA Schools for Refugee Children; St. Joseph’s Home; Home For The Aged (CWS) SIMEE Care Centre; Tenaganita; and Little Sisters of the Poor.
- Pusat Jagaan Rumah Orang-Orang Tua Simee
- Little Sister of the Poor
- Penang Diocese Catholic AIDS Ministry (Mercy Home)
- Persatuan Kebajikan Hemodialisis St Anne Bukit Mertajam
- Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
- St Joseph's Home
- Fr. Julien Agape Centre
- NTA School for Refugee Children
- Tenaganita
Some of the highlights from the representatives were challenges to attract and retain volunteers and overcoming staffing challenges.
Father Joachim Robert in his closing address reminded all present of the need to work together, appreciate, collaborate and support another.
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