By Aundrey J Ansibin
LIKAS – “It is but my duty,” the perfect quote to accompany retiring parish priest of St Simon Catholic Church Likas.
Some 600 well-wishers turned up at the Farewell and Welcoming Dinner, Sunday, to bid “goodbye” to Fr Cosmas Lee and welcome his successor Fr Michael Modoit.
Having helmed the Likas parish rector post since Jun 1, 2008, Fr Cosmas expressed his gratitude to God and the parishioners not only for some 17 years of service as rector but also 49 years as a priest.
“I have always wondered, how did these 49 years pass away?” he told the packed parish hall.
“Few priests have been given the opportunity to study in so many places, lived in so many countries, travelled so much. God has been wonderful.
Read full story in Catholic Sabah Vol 69 No 02 dated Jan 18 2026.
