Church in Asia

Alkitab Versi Borneo (AVB) the official Bahasa Malaysia (BM) liturgical text for the Catholic regions of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei will be used for these regions.

Dominican priests in Pakistan held a requiem Mass for Bishop Emeritus of Multan Ernest Anthony Bertrand Boland.

"Deacons genuine service is not about power but love, faithfulness, and submission to God's will," said Bishop Siprianus Hormat.

Archbishop Peter Machado Bangalore (third from the left) hands over to a female participant the certificate of completion of the media training on May 31, 2023.

Pope Francis appointed Fr. Henry Eikhlein as bishop of the Diocese of Pathein, Myanmar.

Following the ordination of new deacons at the Holy Spirit Church in Dhaka on May 27, the Catholic church in Bangladesh enjoyed a day of celebration.

The Antipolo Cathedral to host and coordinate the Marian Moment of Prayer on May 31 on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Ruperto Santos, Bishop of Balanga in Bataan, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo in Rizal.

The Archdiocese of Karachi in Pakistan will begin its year-long diamond jubilee celebration on May 28 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

The Penang Diocesan Social Communications Ministry in Malaysia successfully organized a wonderful day with the 57th World Day of Social Communications under the theme "Speaking with the Heart” on May 20.

"We communicate not only with humans and, most importantly, with God but also with the universe, with the universe, we commemorate this communication by planting trees that will provide oxygen for us and the world," said Bishop Sipayaung.

"The main message for Catholic youths at IYD 2023 is "Young Catholics, Arise and Witness!" Bishop said. "It encourages young people to love God and the Church increasingly and want to be involved in building the Indonesian nation by caring for and sharing with others in pluralism and diversity, " said Bishop Bunjamin.

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, CM, as the Bishop of Balasore Diocese, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

As junta airstrikes terrorize Myanmar, church officials have organized prayer brigades and religious gatherings to intercede for peace.

“The majority of the workers have been impoverished. So, if you ask me how the situation of the workers in the past years is, it has really grown worse,” Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said.

"The chapel that has been blessed is a summary of faith in the love and compassion of people. This chapel represents the faith of many individuals," said Bishop Siprianus Hormat.

"Synodality is journeying together. This journeying, together with discernment, calls for a new ecclesiastical leadership model, called ‘Synodal Leadership.’ This leadership will create an environment that involves all who belong to the Church to ensure and respond to their deep desire to be understood, respected, appreciated, and valued," said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)

Countermobilization by some Meitei groups against a demonstration of Kukis, where a Kuki war memorial was burnt down, the state police reacting late to a massive gathering of Kukis in some districts, and growing anxiety among the two communities about each other in the recent past are some factors that resulted in the violence that Manipur has faced in the recent days," said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, in a statement, May 5.

"Now that the new Church is built, the word of God or Jesus will be preached to us; we will be told to listen to the Word and live according to it," said Bishop Rosario.

Pope Francis appointed 63-year-old Bishop Alex Joseph Vadakumthala as Bishop of Kannur, Kerala, and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Kottapuram on May 1 after accepting the resignation of Most Rev. Joseph Karikkassery.