Catholics unite for Jubilee Walk

Apr 12, 2025

By Elvina Fernandez
Close to 1,000 Catholics from various churches in the Kuala Lumpur central district and beyond came together to participate in the Jubilee Walk, a spiritual journey of faith, reflection, and unity.

Held on March 22, the walk organised as part of the Jubilee Year celebrations, brought together believers united as one community reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. Four churches were visited by participants of the Jubilee Walk: Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Rosary, St Anthony, and St John.

The Jubilee Year, a special period of grace and renewal in the Catholic Church, marks a significant milestone for spiritual growth, forgiveness, and the strengthening of community bonds. It is a time for Catholics to reflect on God’s mercy and celebrate their faith through various acts of devotion, pilgrimage, and service.

The Walk commenced with a Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima at 6.45am. It was celebrated by Archbishop Julian Leow, with Fr Gerard Theraviam, Fr Clarence Devadass, Fr Andrew Manickam OFM Cap, Fr Dominic Tan, and Fr Michel Dass concelebrating.

Fr Clarence, in his homily said, “For us as Catholics, going on pilgrimage is a journey symbolising a quest for God and to deepen our faith, which translates to us reflecting his image to others.”

“Today, we are gathered from parishes in the KL Central District, making this journey so the quest to journey closer to God is fulfilled. In the Gospel, we are called to go back home, to open our hearts to reconciliation, spreading peace, joy, and love to those we encounter. As we make this pilgrimage, walking through the busy streets, let this pilgrimage inspire a deeper devotion and desire to God so that we can inspire others,” he said.

He added that we must be mindful that it is God who is calling us to fulfil the will of Our Father here. “We make this journey to reflect on the Way of the Cross as a sign of the love of Christ for us. With Christ and one another, we come together as one Church and one community, as pilgrims of hope.”

After Mass, participants embarked on the first three Stations of the Cross. As they journeyed from one church to another, many also meditated on the Rosary, deepening their spiritual connection and devotion as a community.

The pilgrimage continued as the group made their way to the Church of the Holy Rosary by foot. Here, they gathered to pray through several more Stations, reflecting on the Passion of Christ. The participants pressed on to the Church of St Anthony, where they paused once again to reflect on the remaining Stations.

The final leg of the journey saw the faithful walking to the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist. At the cathedral, the group completed the last Stations of the Cross, marking the culmination of their spiritual pilgrimage.

Following the completion of the Stations of the Cross, participants were treated to lunch, providing a chance to rest, nourish themselves, and foster fellowship. Many took the opportunity to bond with fellow attendees, sharing stories and experiences that enriched the sense of community.