After months of preparation, the Alpha Course in the Catholic context was launched in Sandakan in one of the well known seafood restaurants in town. Approximately 150 people attended the launching during the introductory dinner. His Lordship Bishop Julius D. Gitom graced the occasion and officially launched the course for the Diocese and the Sandakan Parish. A wonderful couple David & Mary Tan from the Alpha Group Kota Kinabalu assisted us in the launching.