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