About Us
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About Us
The Archdiocesan Commission for Pastoral Care on Migrants and Itinerants was officially formed in October 2020. Previously, all matters pertaining to the pastoral care for migrants were channelled to the Migrant’s Desk, under the purview of the then Archdiocesan Human Development Commission (AHDC). Made up of twelve members, headed by Mr. Dominic Lim, the Commission had etched the group to be known as ACMI, an acronym for everyone to easily remember. Based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, ACMI serves as the arm of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, under the direction of His Grace, Archbishop Datuk John Wong.
Embarking on making the commission and its ministries known to the parishes and neighbouring dioceses, ACMI also continues to promote further the existing programs for migrants, at inter-diocesan levels and at parish levels. Working on identifying key elements on issues faced by the migrant communities, ACMI also embarks on campaigns to raise awareness for local Christian on their responsibility as ‘host’ to the large numbers of migrants, residing and making a living in the Sabah State.
The synodal path that we have undertaken as a Church leads us to see in those who are most vulnerable – among whom are many migrants and refugees – special companions on our way, to be loved and cared for as brothers and sisters. Only by walking together will we be able to go far and reach the common goal of our journey. – Message of Pope Francis World Day of Migrants for 2023. Read full message here
Migration is the defining issue of our time due to a number of reasons, so the Church, must accompany those on the move.
Cardinal-elect Agostino Marchetto - Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples.
Do not be afraid
We are called to overcome our fear, knowing “the Lord does not abandon His people”.
The encounter with the other”, said the Pope, “is also an encounter with Christ…even if our eyes have difficulty recognizing Him”. He is the one, said Pope Francis, “with ragged clothes, dirty feet, agonized faces, sore bodies, unable to speak our language”. Read full text here
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We Care
“We are called to show maximum respect for the dignity of each migrant; accompanying and managing waves of migration as best we can, constructing bridges and not walls, expanding channels for a safe and regular migrations” - Pope Francis
We Welcome
“In migrants, we are not only to see a brother or sister in difficulty, but Christ Himself, who knocks at our door.” – Pope Francis
Outreach Programs
‘It’s not just about migrants, but about all of us’ - Pope Francis
‘It’s not just about migrants, but about all of us’ - Pope Francis
When we show concern for them, we also show concern for ourselves, for everyone; in taking care of them, we all grow; in listening to them, we also give voice to a part of ourselves that we may keep hidden because it is not well regarded nowadays.
“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly” (Jn 10:10). It is not just about migrants: it is about the whole person, about all people.