My Priesthood Journey - Rev Fr Simon Labrooy

"The priest is not a priest for himself - he is for you. After God, the priest is everything”
(St John Vianney)

His initial sights were not set on the priesthood.

“As a young boy, I never wanted to be a priest,” says Klang-born James Simon Labrooy, who had simply tagged along with his best friend to attend a vocation camp in Port Dickson in the 1980’s.
Describing the journey to the seaside town in Negeri Sembilan as an adventure (“it was like going to Las Vegas”), the weekend vocation camp turned out to be a turning point for the young man.
Twenty-five years later, Rev Fr Simon Labrooy who completed his seminary formation in 1997 at the College General, Major Seminary in Penang, has come full circle.
Since July 2017, he is a full-time formator at the seminary. The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Penang serves as the home parish for Fr Simon, his priestly colleagues and seminarians, and their presence has proven to be a blessing to all of us.
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of his ordination which falls on July 6, we celebrate with our beloved Fr Simon by sending congratulations, love and blessings.
For 25 years you have served the Lord in a most special way.
May this sacerdotal anniversary bring happy memories to you and may the days ahead be filled with more blessings.

Your CIC-Penang Family

[jessicamichael]

One of the best priest I have known. God bless you always, Fr. Simon

[aaaadamaaa]

Hello Father, Good morning dear friends in christ, the lovely melodious greeting You give to people I always hear and feed the heart w gratitute and happy to hear everytime your sermon sundays so lovely, even when you sing during offerings to Christ, I feel the heavenly connection established and whenever You speak then, I still remember your kind words. I am happy, I still hear You, I am so happy to hear you again and again. Father, I am thankful and in deep gratitute for your teachings as I grew up in faith n love in Assumption and was so immensely blessed to have You and other amazing people in God and I am still thankful for your word from the Heavenly father. I pray for your journey and I ask the heavenly father to bless Your path and I wish that we can meet again. God, Jesus in heaven above extends his love and Grace to You and all. Father Your words then and now Is lovely and constant. Amen.

[beautifulbeautifulstiori]

Wonderful father🙏 God Bless you always🙏

[merlinsvdd]

Thanks be to god Father Simon and Congratulations to you.

[jospehinekanny]

Every time I see the little children running to you to give a peace sign and hugging you. They sort of wait eagerly just to clasp your hands and give a proud smile to their parents is a joy for me to watch. …… when you walk down the aisle after mass. And to watch the children waiting to greet you brings a smile to everyone’s face. Thank you Father for being an understanding and a friendly priest."…. Always approachable. Never afraid to come to you with our problems. We love you. Our Lord bless you and keep you in good health.

[evelyn_ejp]

I've always had a soft spot for Fr Simon Labrooy. His sermons always exude so much love, his hugs at the end of every mass can rejuvenate you. God bless him always. We're always closer to God with a Fr like him 🖤

[jospehinekanny]

Bless you Father. I have six grandchildren and I pray all of them will be close to Our Lord and serve him in whatever way they can. Please pray for them, Father Simon. Yours in Christ Jesus.

[jacquelinelourdes]

Praise God for His beautiful gift in Fr Simon Labrooy. You are special. Thank you for being our priest. Continue to bloom and glow in your vocation. God bless.
Congrats to both Father's.

[elizabeththomas]

You are an inspiration Fr Simon many will be touched.
God bless you abundantly 🙏🙏🙏

[lewisida]

Father please pray for my son Clifford Lewis to choose the right vocation He is 33 years.

[csgill]

I always loved Fr Simon who brought out the best in me!

[philiplingarajah]

God bless you Father. It is blessing to have known you.

[jennylau]

I first met him in June 2023 when 8 of us visited the college general in Penang . Fr Simon is super friendly and caring … He treated us to durians feast and showed us around ..

[johnheah]

Congrats on your 25th anniversary as a priest. May God continue to bless and guide you.

[winniechin]

Congratulations Fr. Simon! You're God's gift to us. I've always loved your sermons. Very meaningful! May God continue to bless you always 🙏 🎉❤

[tonypereira]

So fortunate to have been in Penang for the weekend and to be able to attend the mass where Fr Simon celebrated his 25 years. Fr Simon blessed our marriage in 2001 and baptized our son in 2003. How happy we were to be in Penang for this celebration. Bless you dear Fr.

[PatriciaPereira-lwwk]

Father Simon Labrooy thank u i am from Singapore i hope one day i can meet u in person God bless u

[johnheah]

Wow Father . Finally you put Penang on the map. Do make more videos and become a holy utuber.😇😇🤙🤙🤙🙏🙏🙏

[GregoreLopez]

Thank you Fr. for your services. Hidup Arsenal!

[anastasialourdes]

Heartiest congratulations on your 25 Sacerdotal Anniversary dear Fr. Simon. Your remain a much loved priest due to your fatherly and loving nature. God bless you ❤❤❤❤