Bishop Julius pays courtesy call on Minister of Special Tasks

SANDAKAN – A four-member delegation led by Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, Bishop of Sandakan Diocese made a courtesy call on YB Datuk Teo Chee Kang, Minister of Special Tasks in the Chief Minister’s Department at the latter’s office in Kota Kinabalu Oct 1.

Accompanying the bishop for the visit were Henry Wong, Chairman of the Sandakan Diocesan Finance Council, Anthony Wong and Francis Tan, the Executive Secretary of the Sandakan Diocesan Pastoral Centre.

During the courtesy call, Bishop Julius briefed the minister regarding the set-up of the Diocese, its inception and mission, the current development both physical and spiritual.

The prelate and the minister had a cordial time exchanging views on current issues affecting the state. They shared on views as to how the church could complement the efforts of the government in addressing issues regarding young people who are faced with difficult challenges. – DOSPO, DS