Our Works

In collaboration with the Episcopal Commission for Pastoral Care of Migrants-Itinerants, Archdiocese Office for Human Development (AOHD) works together with the parishes/churches of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the annual International Migrants Day in September.

The celebration includes a variety of events in the parishes/churches, i.e. Mass/Eucharist in multi-language and cultural expressions, exhibitions & displays aimed at raising awareness, cultural performances in traditional outfits and sales of handmade craft, sharing of exotic food,

Materials are printed and distributed to all parishes to make it more meaningful, i.e. Pope’s Migrants’ Sunday Message, posters & banners, Mass booklet with suggested readings/prayers/homily, DVD production of Migrants’ Sunday message and brochure. They are printed in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin & Tamil.

It presents an opportunity to celebrate the dignity, life and culture of the migrants in our country, to acknowledge the contributions they have made in our nation building, to raise awareness of their struggles in order to bring about positive changes to their lives.

A series of workshop on Pope Francis’ encyclical/teaching document “Laudato Si” was organized for the Archdiocese in English and Tamil language by Fr Rayappa Kasi, India, knowledgeable in the document and on issues of ecology. Smaller workshops were conducted in some parishes. The participation was very encouraging. This is an ongoing effort to study the document, create greater awareness and sensitivity regarding our Christian duty to urgently address the ecological crisis.

Fr Rayappa is an author of many related books on the care for our common home/ecology and has translated the text into Tamil language with commentary. [The books are available in AOHD].

At Parish level, the respective Parish Integral Human Development Ministry (PIHDM) reach out to the peripheries or frontiers where the real needs of people cross our paths and demand a response from us to live the joy of the Gospel. The team in AOHD works closely with the PIHDMs and assists where needed. Regular exchange of information through formal dialogue sessions, formation programmes and the use of social media keep the teams in touch with each other including seeking advice on specific issues concerning vulnerable people.

The projects and activities at Parish level is an integral part of our Church’s thrust in assisting the needy and poor, and no amount of thanks and praise can do justice to the good work being carried out by the many dedicated and committed parishioners in the various PIHDMs. The ministry is carried out with Christian Love and Dignity for the needy and less fortunate amongst us, regardless of race or religion or nationality. Some of these include the Urban/Rural Poor, Migrants, Refugees, Prisoners, Women in Need, the Homeless in need of food and shelter, the Special Needs Children and Orang Asli.