Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

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Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
AbbreviationCBCMSB
Formation1964
Type Episcopal conference
Legal statusCivil nonprofit
PurposeTo support the ministry of bishops
Region served
Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
Membership
Active Catholic bishops of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
President
Julian Leow Beng Kim
Affiliations Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences
Website https://cbcmsb.org/

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (CBCMSB) is the episcopal conference representing the Catholic Church in the countries of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. The conference serves as a collaborative body of bishops, including diocesan bishops, coadjutors, auxiliary bishops, and diocesan administrators, who collectively oversee and guide the Church's activities in these three countries. The CBCMSB is pivotal in addressing pastoral, liturgical, and social issues relevant to the region's Catholic community.

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History and purpose

The CBCMSB was formally constituted to enable the bishops of the region to "exercise jointly the pastoral office by way of promoting the greater good which the Church offers mankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate which are fittingly adapted to the circumstances of age". This mandate reflects the commitment of the bishops to foster a spirit of communion and co-responsibility, allowing them to address matters of common concern and to pursue coordinated policies in their pastoral duties. The conference also seeks to establish and maintain relations with other bishops' conferences, thereby aligning its efforts with the broader Catholic Church.

Structure and governance

The governance of the CBCMSB is centered around its executive body, which includes the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Secretary. These office bearers are elected for a term of two years, which is renewable, with the exception of the Executive Secretary, who holds a permanent position.

The following is the organisational structure of the CBCMSB for the term 2023 to 2025. [1]

Additionally, the CBCMSB oversees 15 Regional Episcopal Commissions, each headed by a Bishop President, who are responsible for various areas of church ministry and governance.

Current members

Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia

Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore

Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei

Living former members

List of past and present presidents

The list of presidents of the CBCMSB, who are elected by their brother bishops, the diocese or archdiocese they led during their tenure, and their dates of service as president:

  1. Archbishop Michel Olçomendy MEP , Archbishop of Singapore (1964–1969)
  2. Bishop Anthony Denis Galvin MHM , Bishop of Miri (1969–1976)
  3. Archbishop Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Archbishop of Kuching (1976–1979)
  4. Archbishop Gregory Yong Sooi Ngean, Archbishop of Singapore (1980–1987)
  5. Archbishop Anthony Soter Fernandez, later Cardinal, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur (1987–1990)
  6. Archbishop Gregory Yong Sooi Ngean, Archbishop of Singapore (1990–1994)
  7. Archbishop Peter Chung Hoan Ting, Archbishop of Kuching (1994–2000)
  8. Archbishop Anthony Soter Fernandez, later Cardinal, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur (2000–2003)
  9. Archbishop Nicholas Chia Yeck Joo, Archbishop of Singapore (2003–2007)
  10. Archbishop Murphy Nicholas Xavier Pakiam, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur (2007–2011)
  11. Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing SJ , Bishop of Melaka–Johor (2011–2012)
  12. Archbishop John Ha Tiong Hock, Archbishop of Kuching (2012–2016)
  13. Bishop Sebastian Francis, later Cardinal, Bishop of Penang (2016–2023)
  14. Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur (2023–present)

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References

  1. "Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei (CBC-MSB)". Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu.

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