Jul 15 2024
CHANCERY NOTICE
His Grace Archbishop John Wong, after consulting with the Bishop’s College of Consultors, hereby announces a minor reshuffle and new appointment of priests:
1. Fr Russell Lawrine from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu has been sent to Rome, Italy since Jun 25, 2024 to take up a three year course of Licenciate in Catechetics.
2. Fr Gilbert Marcus from St Michael, Penampang will be leaving for Manila, Philippines in August, 2024 to study Licenciate in Dogmatic Theology.
3. Fr Jeffri Gumu from Stella Maris, Tanjung Aru and St Thomas More, Kepayan will be moved to Catholic Archdiocesan Centre, Kota Kinabalu to work full-time in the Marriage Ecclesiastical Tribunal Office with immediate effect.
4. Fr Rhobby Mojolou from St Simon, Likas will take on the new responsibility as Parish Priest of Stella Maris, Tanjung Aru and St Thomas More, Kepayan with immediate effect.
5. Fr Jerry Joseph Muhamat has been assigned the Assistant Parish Priest of St Michael, Penampang and St Augustine, Kinarut effective Jul 1, 2024.
6. Fr Peter Chung has been appointed the new Spiritual Advisor for Archdiocesan Creation and Justice Commission with immediate effect.
7. Fr Joshua Liew has been appointed the new Spiritual Advisor for Pontifical Mission Society, Archdiocese of Kota kinabalu with immediate effect.
8. Fr Lasius Gantis has been appointed the new Spiritual Advisor for Legion of Mary (BM and English) in the Archdiocese with immediate effect.
Let us remember to keep these priests in our prayers!
Yours Sincerely,
Fr Wilfred Atin
Chancellor,
Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu.
