I would like all who visit this blog to pray for one of the priests of our Archdiocese, Father Lionel Sham. He has been missing for over 24 hours. The details are not entirely clear but it is suspected that he was hijacked (carjacked) and, apparently, some valuables (not clear from where) have been stolen. In South Africa, this is not a good scenario.
Please hold this priest in your prayers.
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Our Queen, our Mother, we give Father Sham entirely to you, and to show our devotion to you we consecrate to you this day his eyes, his ears, his mouth, his heart, himself without reserve, as he is you own, our good Mother, guard and protect him, as your property and your possession.
He was my uncle and my dads brother. He left behind 2 brothers and a sister and many other family members and I just want all to know that he was not only the strong hold of our family but of many families and will be missed more than words can say. I love you uncle Lionel and know someday we will meet again in Jesus arms. R I P
I will continue to pray. Has there been more news?
I only met him a few times, but will never forget Lionel Sham, one of our Father's truly loving & beautiful people.
Fr. Lionel will be dearly missed by the South African Comminity. He was an inspiration to us during his stay in Durban, and will always be in our prayers. From all at www.lebanese.co.za , we will miss you, Father Lionel.
I am shocked at the brutal death of such a wonderful priest. I worked in th same office as Fr. Lionel in the Diocesan Chancery for 10 years. He was a friend to so many people and was well loved by all. he will be sorely missed.
may you rest in peace Lionel
Sr. Geraldine devine O.P.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the entire sham family. What a man! Thank you father for all your advice help and never giving up on me in boys town days. We are all shocked and saddened. May our dear lord and his blessed mother hold his family in their safe keeping. Rip. Father. You were respected more than you will ever know. Cry my beloved country. Steve.
Father Sham was a wonderful Priest, he baptised my son who was the son of a youth he helped at Boys Town. He is forever in our thoughts and family memories as a wonderful, special person who had all the attributes of someone holy. He is in our prayers
I remember Fther Sham very well. During my time working at the Catholic Diocese he was very supportive and an inspiration. After my time there he was a gentle friend on many occasions, including when I left I catholic church. What a peaceful man. Perhaps he just wasn't meant to experience anything that is yet to come. May all his sins be forgiven and may he find only peace in the hand of our Creator.
Living on Madeira Island I have just received the shocking news of Father Lionel. I worked with him for 2 years as a refugee coordinator at the JHB Diocese in the early 90's and grew to love this wonderful and kind man who was not only my boss but also my mentor and taught me alot about unconditional love and kindness. I am so saddened by this tragic end. May his soul rest in peace.
Jennifer Alves-Furtado, Portugal
Samantha Sham said...
I was only your cousin - in-law but to me you were more than just that, you were my friend and father, you will be missed by Craig & I
RIP I love you
until we meet again
Father Sham, we will miss you. You are a saint & a martyr.
You are so loved. R.I.P
Cyril & Crete Sham
Adele, Angela, Trevor & Amy & Families.
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