Sri Pahang BEC Revived After 10-Year Hiatus

After a decade of inactivity, the Sri Pahang Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) in the Bangsar Zone has begun a new chapter.

On 18 August 2026, 23 parishioners — comprising former BEC members and newer residents — gathered at the home of Mdm Mary for an evening of prayer, discussion, fellowship and renewal.

The revival follows the continuing pastoral outreach to OLF’s Tamil-speaking communities by Parish Administrator Fr Andrew Manickam, together with the willingness of Sr Anita Anne to serve as Coordinator of the renewed BEC.

The gathering began with the Holy Rosary prayed in Tamil. Fr Andrew, together with coordinators from the Tamil Apostolate, EMHC and BECCOT, then spoke about the importance of the BEC as a community of faith, mutual support and care, and as a bridge between the parish and the neighbourhood.

As Sri Pahang BEC establishes itself once again, members were encouraged to choose a patron saint for their community.

Fr Andrew also shared plans to make regular pastoral visits to BECs, including bringing the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to homebound parishioners. Members were encouraged to help identify Catholics in their neighbourhood who are homebound or in need of pastoral and sacramental care.

He also encouraged couples whose marriages have yet to be recognised by the Church to approach him for guidance and assistance.

The evening concluded with Holy Communion and fellowship among members of the newly revitalised community.

May the renewed Sri Pahang BEC continue to grow as a community of faith, hope and love, and become a living presence of Christ within its neighbourhood.

“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” – Matthew 18:20