24 Mar 2026
Dear People of God,
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei received a letter from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK), to advise all the clergy, religious, and faithful to refrain from participating in any events associated with Julia Youn (also known as Julia Kim) of Naju. The faithful are cautioned against attending Masses, liturgies, or sacraments in private places associated with her, and not to be misled by online media regarding her problems.
Please be informed that the Archdiocese of Gwangju, Korea, in close communication with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (now the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith), had issued several official notices (in 1998, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012) admonishing the faithful not to be swayed by the agitation of Julia Youn and her followers. Despite these official diocesan prohibitions, Julia Youn and her followers continue to defy the Magisterium, and spread false claim that the Church’s official recognition of the alleged ‘Miracle of the Blessed Mother of Naju’ is imminent. These actions are causing confusion among many of the faithful.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is in agreement with the Archdiocese of Gwangju in that the actions and attitudes of Julia Youn and her followers are not in accord with Catholic practice and they are not promoting a sound devotion.
Wishing you the Lord’s abundant blessing.
Most Reverend Julian Leow Beng Kim, D.D
President
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei
Original document click here
Attachment Letter from CBCK
