PENANG — In conjunction with Lenten Campaign 2024, Caritas Penang presented a total of RM269,200 to 29 parishes and 10 Social Mission organisations in the diocese of Penang for their Kempen Kasih initiatives.
Cardinal Sebastian Francis launched the Lenten Theme for 2024 Together We Rebuild Our Church, Community, and Common Home, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.
During the event, representatives from various social mission organisations and Caritas parishes shared their plans for the upcoming year. The primary objective of the gathering was to foster collaboration, support, and joint efforts in the field of social mission.
Among the participating organisations were Persatuan Kebajikan Haemodialisis St Anne, BM; Fr 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.
Some key issues highlighted by the representatives included a shortage of volunteers and challenges in recruiting staff.
Caritas Penang Chairman, Fr Joachim Robert in his closing address reminded all present of the need to work together, appreciate, collaborate and support one another.
