New bishop for Malacca-Johor diocese


Newly ordained Bishop Bernard Paul taking his place during the episcopal ordination ceremony held at Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru on Jan 12, 2016.Pic by ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/The Star.

JOHOR BARU: About 5,000 people gathered for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Bernard Paul as the bishop of the Malacca-Johor diocese.

The 63-year-old replaces Bishop Emeritus Paul Tan Chee Ing, who retired on Nov 19 last year.

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