KUCHING, Jan 3: The Catholic Archdiocese of Kuching has set up a memorial table with a book of condolence at the Holy Family Chapel of the Archdiocesan Curia and Cathedral Pastoral Centre (ACCPC) for the public to pay tribute and pray for the late former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI from today until Thursday (Jan 5).
Benedict, a German theologian whose 2013 resignation took the world by surprise, died on Dec 31, 2022, in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until his resignation in 2013 due to ailing health.
The Chapel will remain open today (Jan 3) until 9pm, on Jan 4 (8am to 9pm) and Jan 5 (8am to 5pm).
Chancellor Fr Patrick Heng, in a statement, said the Archdiocese of Kuching joined the world in mourning the passing of Pope Benedict XVI.
“In solidarity with the funeral mass in St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City in Rome, the Archdiocese will celebrate a memorial mass to be presided by His Grace Archbishop Simon Poh, on Thursday (Jan 5) at 5.30pm at St Joseph’s Cathedral here.
“All are welcome,” he added.
The Archdiocese of Kuching also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all Catholic faithful for praying for the late Pope.
The Holy Family Chapel is located at the Archbishop’s Office, ACCPC, 1st Floor, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. — DayakDaily
