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“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

The Great Joy – The Lord Is Risen!

By Evelyn Jock Rt. Rev Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, shepherd of the Diocese of Sandakan, began his Easter message with a joyful exclamation: “Happy Easter!” He shared that there is Great Joy because the Lord has risen. The sound of the church bells, the music, and the...

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The Mystery of Suffering, Love, and Salvation

 By Evelyn Jock Rt Rev Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandakan, in his Good Friday message on 3 April 2026, reflected that the mystery of suffering, love, and salvation invites us to look beyond pain and hardship, and to recognize the saving work...

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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Betrayal of a Friend

By Evelyn Jock Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. It opens with the blessing of palms and a joyful procession into St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sandakan accompanied by the choir’s exultant singing of “Hosanna.” This...

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A Sacred Trust: New Extraordinary Ministers Commissioned

By Evelyn Jock The parish community of St. Mary’s Cathedral recently witnessed a significant and grace-filled moment as several lay faithful were commissioned to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on 23 March 2026 at St. Joseph’s Church by the Parish...

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