Meet His Eminence Cardinal Dato' Seri Sebastian Francis






A commemorative booklet that celebrates the life and legacy of Cardinal Sebastian Francis. This publication reflects his profound contributions to the Church and society, marked by unwavering faith, humility, and service. As you explore these pages, we hope you find inspiration in his journey and join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone in our spiritual community.
Office
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The Titular Roman Catholic Bishop of Penang

Diocese
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Penang is situated in the Northern region of West Malaysia covering 5 states, namely Penang, Perlis, Kedah, Perak and Kelantan. The Diocese of Penang and the Diocese of Melaka-Johor are Suffragan Dioceses of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.

Birth
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia | 11.11.1951

Sacrament of Baptism
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18 November 1951

Sacrament of First Holy Communion
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4 October 1959

Sacrament of Confirmation
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5 August 1962

Parents
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Meachery Joseph Francis, born in Kerala, India in 1895; Mary Kollanur Joseph, born in Kerala, India in 1917

Languages
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English, Malay, Tamil

Hobbies
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Reading, traveling, outdoor activities such as hiking, hill climbing, and brisk walking

Awards
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Received the state award, Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) which carries the title Dato’ in conjunction with the Yang di – Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang TYT Tun Dato Seri Utama Abdul Rahman Abbas 78th birthday celebration on the 9th of July 2016
Awarded the degree of Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (D. G. P. N) and was bestowed the title Dato’ Seri on 22 July 2021

Personal Significant Moments
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Attracted to spending time with the rural indigenous communities in Sabah & Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, Bali, Indonesia, Australia and India which His Eminence has personally visited; Loves seeing lives of the indigenous in the rural areas and aboriginal communities at its original innocence which is not spoiled by the modern contemporary & artificial lifestyles.

Personal Belief
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Must include life of contemplation & reflection in silence which people generally call prayer and also must have spiritual energy for sustenance. Must have good human & emotional maturity and balance, always be opened to creative thinking inclusive of all especially ethnic, racial and religious differences. Open to the Gospel values of LOVE, TRUTH, SACRIFICE, FREEDOM and BEAUTY which is mentioned in the Coat of Arms represented by the five arrows.

This post has been edited by Raddus: Apr 21 2025, 07:29 PM

Imagine PUAS foaming in their mouth literally EVERYDAY if this happened.

Being voted as a pope also need to be strong in politikus

I think this time from asia

Philippines mewakili asean

Angels & Demons is a good movie depicting the vote of catholic leader

That's a fiction version. This is more real.

I think the black cardinal got high chance

And.. from a predominantly Christian country.

He is Chinese? Looks like it

oh wow last year's movie

not aware.. quite high rating nubbad

No DEI pope please.

In this increase invasion in the west, I hope they will nominate a pope that has backbone and not afraid of calling for crusades.

Deus Vult!

This is very good movie. Very captivating

Msian will not get a chance. Hadi Bawang will surely have some comments to boot. Like, nons must never be global leader ahead of him.

I dont think they care .. its not the Pope and Vatican have any power in Malaysia

Stop being paranoid

Probably kot

peter turson very high chance yo

It’s time for an asian pope

Tagle kemonnn

The Pinoy one quite famous, likely got chance

Although PH will surely be v annoying about it

"Malu aku nanti bila kawan Arab aku tanya, ni negaro Isle ke negaro Kristian"?

it is. Though it's kinda lackluster with the final portions.

Our gomen allow??

Pinoy Pope I hope

Slim chance for Malaysian Pope. Even Filipina chance higher than us but unlikely because Europe Murica South Murica Afrika didahulukan.

it has to be white.
trump is watching

Education? Not proficient in Latin, no chance to become a papal candidate.

Proficientia Latinae linguae est fere necessaria pro Pontifice Romano.
Quamvis lex canonica id non expresse requirat, usus ecclesiasticus, liturgiae officia, et documentorum intelligentia hoc postulant. Pontifex debet Latine legere, intellegere, et interdum loqui, ut munera sua rite expleat.

Official Church Language: Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church. Many Church documents, prayers, and official communications are written in Latin.

Liturgy & Tradition: A pope must be able to understand and, ideally, speak Latin for Masses, especially during global or Vatican ceremonies.

Conclave Proceedings: While modern conclaves may use multiple languages for communication among cardinals, Latin remains a primary language for formal declarations and documents.

how many Catholics in msia?

I don't think Ft SF is one of the 138 eligibles

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Apr 22 2025, 12:59 PM