Anglican Diocese of Kuching to ordain five priests, one deacon in Miri tomorrow (April 19)

From left: Malcolm Bonnyface, Nungpat Simpan, Charly Law, Very Revd Kho Thong Meng, Rt Revd Andrew Shie, Revd Frederick Romzy, Gandau Naga, Tomity Garai Nicholas and Yeo Win Ton photographed during the ordination retreat held at the Kidurong Anglican Centre in Bintulu from April 15 to 18, 2026.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, April 18: The Anglican Diocese of Kuching will mark a significant milestone in its ministerial growth with the ordination of five priests and one deacon during a special service tomorrow (April 19).

The ordination service will be held at 4pm at St Barnabas’s Church, Taman Tunku, Miri, and will be presided over by the Right Reverend Bishop Datuk Danald Jute, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kuching, which covers Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam.

According to a press release, during the solemn yet celebratory occasion, five deacons will be ordained to the priesthood, namely Charly Law, Nungpat Simpan, Tomity Garai Nicholas, Gandau Naga and Yeo Win Ton.

“These individuals have completed their diaconate year and are now transitioning into full priestly ministry to serve the pastoral, sacramental and spiritual needs of their respective parishes,” the Diocese said.

Meanwhile, Malcolm Bonnyface David Henggi will be ordained to the diaconate. He is a recent graduate of Malaysia Theological Seminary (STM), Seremban, holding a Bachelor in Divinity.

The six candidates have just completed their ordination retreat held from April 15 to 18 at the Kidurong Anglican Centre in Bintulu in preparation for their ordination.

The Diocese said the ordinations are a testament to the continued growth of the Church in Sarawak and Brunei.

Members of the public and the Anglican faithful are invited to join in prayer and support as the candidates dedicate their lives to God’s ministry. — DayakDaily