Clergy

Bishop Bernard Paul, DD

Born: 6 July 1953 (Kuala Lumpur)
Ordained Priest: 21 July 1989
Appointed Bishop: 19 November 2015
Ordained Bishop: 12 January 2016

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Bishop Emeritus Paul Tan Chee Ing, SJ

Born: 5 April 1940 (Yong Peng)
Ordained Priest: 21 June 1971
Appointed Bishop: 13 February 2003
Ordained Bishop: 15 May 2003
Retired: 19 November 2015

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Bishop Emeritus James Chan Soon Cheong, DD

Born: 26 July 1926
Ordained Priest: 9 August 1959
Appointed Bishop: 22 December 1972
Ordained Bishop: 8 June 1973
Retired: 10 December 2001
Deceased: 22 April 2023

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Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ng Yew Kim : Chancellor

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ng Yew Kim

Chancellor
Email: chancery@mjdiocese.my

Born: 2 November 1971
Ordained: 1 May 2003
Parish: Church of Divine Mercy
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of Divine Mercy
  • Coordinator of Formations at MPI
  • MJD Animating Team
  • Resource-Research Development
Msgr. Peter Ng Lai Huat : Vicar General

Msgr. Peter Ng Lai Huat

Vicar General
Email: vicar.general@mjdiocese.my

Born: 6 March 1966
Ordained: 27 December 1999
Parish: Church of St. Louis, Kluang
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of St Louis, Kluang
  • Parish Administrator of St Peter, Mersing
  • College of Consultors
  • Council Of Priests
  • MJD Curia
  • Diocese Finance Committee member
  • Kursus Evangelisasi Peribadi (KEP) – BMA
Rev. Fr. James Rajendran : Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Affairs

Rev. Fr. James Rajendran

Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Affairs
Email: frjrmjd@gmail.com

Born: 15 May 1961
Ordained: 3 December 1998
Email: frjrmjd@gmail.com
Parish: Church of Divine Mercy
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of the Church of Divine Mercy
  • Malacca Johore Mission Pastoral Institute
  • Malacca Johore Diocesan Animating Team
  • Malacca Johore Pastoral Team
  • St Vincent De Paul Society (Johor)
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Koh Siong Yong, SJ :

Rev. Fr. Sebastian Koh Siong Yong, SJ

Email: sebbysj@gmail.com

Born: 31 January 1964
Ordained: 24 May 2013

On Sabbatical

Rev. Fr. Adrian Francis :

Rev. Fr. Adrian Francis

Email: jer186@gmail.com

Born: 11 October 1977
Ordained: 1 October 2015
Parish: Church of St. Philip, Segamat
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of the Church of St. Philip, Segamat
  • Asst. to Liturgical Coordinator
  • MJPT
  • Committee for Clergy, Seminarians & Vocations
  • Vocation Director
Rev. Fr. Alexuchelvam Mariasoosai :

Rev. Fr. Alexuchelvam Mariasoosai

Email: alexuchelvam@gmail.com

Born: 21 April 1976
Ordained: 6 November 2018
Parish: Church of St. Francis Xavier, Melaka
Portfolio:

  • Assistant Parish Priest of the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Melaka
  • Head of MJDYPN
  • MJPT
  • Melaka Vicar Forane 1
  • Council of Priests
Friar Claurence Motoyou, OFM :

Friar Claurence Motoyou, OFM

Email: claurencem@gmail.com

Born: 26 February 1971
Ordained: 27 October 2018
Parish: Church of the Immaculate Conception, JB
Portfolio:

  • Assistant Parish Priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception
  • Diocesan Migrant & Itinerant Ministry
Rev. Fr. Cyril Mannayagam :

Rev. Fr. Cyril Mannayagam

Email: cyrilmanna70@gmail.com

Born: 6 December 1970
Ordained: 31 August 2009
Parish: Church of St. Theresa, Masai
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St. Theresa, Masai
  • Assisting Priest for Deliverance & Exorcism Office (DEO)
  • Assisting Priest for Diocesan Formation Team
  • Bishop’s Delegate to Tamil Language and Cultural Council (Tamil-LCC)
Rev. Fr. Damian Charles Pereira : On Study Leave

Rev. Fr. Damian Charles Pereira

On Study Leave
Email: dmnchrls@yahoo.com
Born: 3 September 1965
Ordained: 24 May 2013
(On study leave)
Rev. Fr. Devadasan Madala Muthu :

Rev. Fr. Devadasan Madala Muthu

Email: devamadalamuthu@mjdiocese.my

Born: 26 January 1958
Ordained: 30 November 1993
Parish: Church of the Holy Spirit, Jasin
Portfolio:
Parish Priest of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Jasin

Rev. Fr. Edward Rayappan :

Rev. Fr. Edward Rayappan

Email: revedward@icloud.com

Born: 26 February 1961
Ordained: 3 December 2010
Parish: Church of Immaculate Conception, JB
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception
  • Bishop’s Delegate and Head of Ecumenical Inter Religious Dialogue (EIRD)
  • Bishop’s Delegate to the Villa Paulos Board of Management
  • MJPT
Rev. Fr. Jason Wong Kok Cheak :

Rev. Fr. Jason Wong Kok Cheak

Email: bbjac75@gmail.com

Born: 11 December 1975
Ordained: 31 August 2017
Parish:

  • Church of St. Andrew, Muar
  • Church of St. Matthew, Tangkak

Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St. Andrew, Muar
  • Parish Administrator of Church of St. Matthew, Tangkak
  • Priest-in-Charge of St. Matthew's Centre
  • Assisting Priest for Deliverance & Exorcism Office (DEO)
  • Spiritual Director for Chinese Group CHARIS-CCR
Friar Joe Matthews, OFM Cap. :

Friar Joe Matthews, OFM Cap.

Email:

Born: 29 August 1956
Ordained: 7 October 1998
Parish: Church of Christ the King, Kulai
Portfolio:

  • National Ecclesiastical Priest for Worldwide Marriage Encounter
  • Assisting Priest for the Church of Christ the King, Kulai
  • Episcopal Vicar for Religious
  • Council of Priests
Rev. Fr. John Baptist Yoew Kah Chok :

Rev. Fr. John Baptist Yoew Kah Chok

Email: ykahchok@yahoo.com.tw

Born: 07 January 1968
Ordained: 5 August 2006
Parish: Church of St. Mary, Air Salak
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of St Mary, Ayer Salak
  • College of Consultors
  • Council of Priests
  • MJPT
  • Bishop's Delegate & Liaison for Mission Authority (MA)
  • Liturgical Coordinator
Rev. Fr. John Chia Khee Long, CDD :

Rev. Fr. John Chia Khee Long, CDD

Email: johnchiacdd@yahoo.com

Born: 13 May 1965
Ordained: 13 November 1993
Residence: CDD House
Portfolio:

  • Assisting Priest
Rev. Fr. John Kelvin Pereira :

Rev. Fr. John Kelvin Pereira

Email: cmuw@yahoo.com

Born: 19 July 1977
Ordained: 1 October 2015

On Leave until October 2026

Rev. Fr. Joseph Heng Chon Sin :

Rev. Fr. Joseph Heng Chon Sin

Email: frjoeheng@gmail.com

Born: 14 November 1971
Ordained: 1 August 2000
Parish: Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Krubong
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Krubong
  • Head of MJD Counselling Ministry
  • MJPT
  • MJD Professional Standards Office (PSO)
Rev. Fr. Lionel Thomas :

Rev. Fr. Lionel Thomas

Email: lionel_sia@hotmail.com

Born: 24 February 1968
Ordained: 23 July 2010
Parish: Church of St. Peter, Melaka
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St Peter, Melaka
  • Priest-in-Charge of Good Shepherd Seminary, Melaka
  • Bishop's delegate and Priest-in-Charge to the English Language and Cultural Council (English-LCC)
Rev. Fr. Louis Chin Soon Teck : Melaka Vicar Forane 2

Rev. Fr. Louis Chin Soon Teck

Melaka Vicar Forane 2
Email: frlouis@mjdiocese.my

Born: 24 August 1962
Ordained: 18 November 2014
Parish: Church of St. Theresa, Melaka
Portfolio:

  • Melaka Vicar Forane 2
  • Asst. Parish Priest of Church of St. Theresa, Melaka
  • Council of Priests
Rev. Fr. Martinian Lee Hock Chuan :

Rev. Fr. Martinian Lee Hock Chuan

Email: martinianlee@gmail.com

Born: 10 March 1981
Ordained: 6 November 2018
Parish: Church of the Holy Family, Ulu Tiram
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of the Holy Family, Ulu Tiram
  • Bishop’s Delegate to Caritas-MJDOHD
Rev. Fr. Matthew Bun Chang Yong : South Johor Vicar Forane

Rev. Fr. Matthew Bun Chang Yong

South Johor Vicar Forane
Email: mateobun@yahoo.com.tw

Born: 10 August 1973
Ordained: 25 January 2008
Parish: Church of Christ the King, Kulai
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of Christ the King, Kulai
  • South Johor Vicar Forane
  • Council of Priests
Rev. Fr. Moses Rayappan Paul Raj :

Rev. Fr. Moses Rayappan Paul Raj

Email: mosesr15@gmail.com

Born: 15 September 1971
Ordained: 23 July 2010
Parish: Church of St. Francis Xavier
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St. Francis Xavier
  • Bishop’s Delegate to Bahasa Malaysia Language and Cultural Council (BM-LCC)
  • Bishop’s Delegate to the Fatima Home Board of Management
  • MJPT
Friar Moses Yap Poh Sing, OFM :

Friar Moses Yap Poh Sing, OFM

Email: mosesyapofm@hotmail.com

Born: 14 July 1967
Ordained: 02 December 2000
Parish: Church of St. Joseph, Plentong
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of St Joseph, Plentong
  • Diocesan Commission of New Evangelisation
  • MJPT
  • Legion of Mary
Rev. Fr. Neville Arul Sinnappah :

Rev. Fr. Neville Arul Sinnappah

Email: nevillearul.sinnappah5@gmail.com

Born: 11 October 1968
Ordained: 14 July 2005
Parish: Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Krubong
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • MJPT
  • Aru Bumi (Orang Asli)
  • Diocesan Director of Pontifical Mission Societies
Rev. Fr. Patrick Tyoh Kai Hong : North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 2

Rev. Fr. Patrick Tyoh Kai Hong

North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 2
Email: patricktyoh@yahoo.com.tw

Born: 19 January 1982
Ordained: 1 May 2013
Parish: Church of St. Henry, Batu Pahat
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St. Henry, Batu Pahat
  • North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 2
  • Council of Priests
  • Bishop's Delegate & Liaison for Mission Authority - SK Montfort
  • Bishop's Delegate & Priest-in-Charge to the Chinese Language & Cultural Council (Chinese-LCC)
Rev. Fr. Paul Sia Chau Kiang :

Rev. Fr. Paul Sia Chau Kiang

Email: paulcksia@yahoo.com.sg

Born: 10 August 1956
Ordained: 6 November 2018
Parish: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Johor Bahru
Portfolio:

  • Assistant Parish Priest of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Johor Bahru
  • Diocesan BEC Animation & Formation Team
  • Malacca Johore Mission Pastoral Institute
  • Malacca Johore Diocese Animating Team
  • Malacca Johore Pastoral Team
Rev. Fr. Paul Wong Poh Loke : North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 1

Rev. Fr. Paul Wong Poh Loke

North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 1
Email: jlovep99@hotmail.com
Born: 11 May 1971
Ordained: 31 August 2004
Parish:
  • Church of St. Philip, Segamat
  • Church of St. Simon, Labis

Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Church of St. Philip, Segamat
  • Parish Administrator of the Church of St. Simon, Labis
  • North-Central Johor Vicar Forane 1
  • Bishop’s Delegate for Creation Justice Commission
Rev. Fr. Ryan Innas Muthu : Formator in College General

Rev. Fr. Ryan Innas Muthu

Formator in College General
Email: ryannas17@gmail.com

Born: 17 February 1972
Ordained: 1 October 2007
Residence: College General Penang
Portfolio:

  • Formator in College General
  • Head of Biblical Ministry
  • MJPT
Rev. Fr. Simon Yong Kong Beng, SJ :

Rev. Fr. Simon Yong Kong Beng, SJ

Email: kbyong@jesuits.net

Born: 09 December 1961
Ordained: 31 July 2000
Parish: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, JB
  • Spiritual Advisor for Focolare
Friar Sixtus Pitah Amit, OFM :

Friar Sixtus Pitah Amit, OFM

Email: sixtuspeter@mjdiocese.my

Born: 19 November 1986
Ordained: 2 July 2022
Parish: Church of St. Joseph, Plentong
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of Church of St. Joseph, Plentong
  • Head of Social Communication (SOCCOM)
  • Member of Media Production Team at MPI
  • Committee for Clergy, Seminaries & Vocations - (CMR Team)
  • Vice Chairman of the Episcopal Regional Commission for Social Communication (RCSC)
Friar John Anandan, OFM Cap. :

Friar John Anandan, OFM Cap.

Email:

Ordained: 1 October 1980
Parish: Church of the Holy Family, Ulu Tiram
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of Church of the Holy Family, Ulu Tiram
Rev. Fr. Thomas Chong Tet Fook, SJ :

Rev. Fr. Thomas Chong Tet Fook, SJ

Email: chong@jesuits.net

Born: 20 May 1965
Ordained: 31 July 1999
Parish: Church of St. Theresa, Melaka
Portfolio:

  • Parish Priest of Church of St Theresa, Melaka
  • Asst. Head of Biblical Apostolate (English & Mandarin)
  • Bishop’s Delegate & Liaison for Mission Authority
Rev. Fr. Aaron Alammalay :

Rev. Fr. Aaron Alammalay

Email:

Ordained: 20 November 2023
Parish: Church of St. Andrew, Muar
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of Church of St. Andrew, Muar
Rev. Fr. William Pillai :

Rev. Fr. William Pillai

Email:

Born: 1 May 1965
Ordained: 22 February 2022
Parish: Church of St. Theresa, Masai
Portfolio:

  • Asst. Parish Priest of Church of St. Theresa, Masai
  • Committee for Clergy, Seminaries & Vocations - (CMR Team)
  • Asst. Head of Catechetical

Retired

Rev. Fr. Anthony Nge Lee Kiang :

Rev. Fr. Anthony Nge Lee Kiang

Email: frtony@mjdiocese.my

Born: 21 April 1948
Ordained: 30 November 1974
Parish: –
Portfolio:

  • Associate J. Vicar (PMET)
  • Chaplain of Graceville’s Chapel
Rev. Fr. Bartholomew K.C. Wong :

Rev. Fr. Bartholomew K.C. Wong

Email: kcwong4@hotmail.com

Born: 23 April 1941
Ordained: 23 July 2010
Residence: Church of St Matthew, Tangkak
Portfolio: Priest-in-Residence

Rev. Fr. Benedict Yee Yat Chong :

Rev. Fr. Benedict Yee Yat Chong

Email: yeeyatchong@yahoo.com

Born: 11 September 1940
Ordained: 16 January 1971
Residence: Graceville, MAJODI Centre
Portfolio:

  • Bishop's appointed Exorcist
  • Head of Deliverance & Exorcism Office (DEO)
  • Spiritual Director for Triumph Heart of Mary (THM)
Rev. Fr. Lucas Ho :

Rev. Fr. Lucas Ho

Email: hotellucusho44@gmail.com

Born: 4 July 1944
Ordained: 22 September 1974
Residence: Graceville, MAJODI Centre

Rev. Deacon Anthony Chua Yong Giap :

Rev. Deacon Anthony Chua Yong Giap

Email: ygchua@yahoo.com

Born: 10 June 1964
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Church of St. Mary, Air Salak
Portfolio:
Diocesan Finance Council
Melaka Church Projects Management Committee
Peninsular Malaysia Ecclesiastical Tribunal
Fatima Home
Livio Learning Center

Rev. Deacon Arama Das P. Sinnathamby :

Rev. Deacon Arama Das P. Sinnathamby

Email: arumai_das@yahoo.com

Born: 13 March 1961
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Church of Christ the King, Kulai
Portfolio:
Diocesan Family Life Ministry (Tamil)
Catholic Marriage Preparation (Tamil)

Rev. Deacon James Anthony :

Rev. Deacon James Anthony

Email: james_anthonyz@hotmail.com

Born: 14 January 1951
Ordained: 4 February 2016
Parish: Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Krubong
Portfolio:
Catechetical
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Rev. Deacon Dr. Leslie Petrus :

Rev. Deacon Dr. Leslie Petrus

Email: dflm@mjdiocese.my

Born: 5 October 1959
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Church of St. Joseph, Plentong
Portfolio:
Malacca Johore Mission Pastoral Institute
Diocesan Family Life Ministry
Marriage Preparation Course
St James Chapel, MAJODI Centre

Rev. Deacon Louis Martin :

Rev. Deacon Louis Martin

Email: louismartin62.lm@gmail.com

Born: 14 May 1962
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Church of St. Louis, Kluang
Portfolio:
Catholic Teachers Association, Malaysia
Diocesan Migrant & Itinerant Ministry (North Johor)

Rev. Deacon Offic Joseph Velangany :

Rev. Deacon Offic Joseph Velangany

Email: josephoffic@yahoo.com

Born: 14 January 1967
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Skudai Catholic Centre
Portfolio:
Diocesan BEC Animation & Formation Team (Tamil)
Malacca Johore Diocesan Animating Team
Malacca Johore Pastoral Team
Diocesan Service Team for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Rev. Deacon Dr. Sherman Kuek Yen Long, OFS :

Rev. Deacon Dr. Sherman Kuek Yen Long, OFS

Email: mail@shermankuek.com

Born: 16 June 1976
Ordained: 16 June 2010
Parish: Church of the Immaculate Conception, JB
Portfolio:
Couples for Christ
Malacca Johore Diocese Catholic Lawyers’ Guild

Rev. Deacon Steven Wong Chin Chuan :

Rev. Deacon Steven Wong Chin Chuan

Email: steveccwong@gmail.com

Born: 17 February 1957
Ordained: 1 August 2011
Parish: Church of the Holy Family, Ulu Tiram
Portfolio:
Diocesan Finance Council
Asset Management Committee (Land & Investment Management)
Diocesan Office of Human Development
MJDOHD-Steering Committee
MJDOHD – Dialogue Partners
Caritas – MJDOHD

Rev. Deacon Joseph Arokiam Gratian :

Rev. Deacon Joseph Arokiam Gratian

Email: ajosephgratian@yahoo.com

Born: 09 May 1943
Ordained: 01 August 2011
Residence: Church of St Louis, Kluang