Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Brunei) explained

Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Pushpin Map:Brunei
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Mapsize:250px
Map Caption:Location within Brunei
Coordinates:4.8953°N 114.9389°W
Country:Brunei
Address:No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang, Bandar Seri Begawan, BS8671
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Website:rcvbd.com
Former Name:St George Church[1]
Dedication:Our Lady of the Assumption
Dedicated Date:15 August 1969
Consecrated Date:15 August 1969
Status:Active
Years Built:1957
Completed Date:1969
Diocese:Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam
District:Brunei–Muara District
Subdivision:Mukim Kianggeh
Bishop:sede vacante
Priest:Arin Sugit

The Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption[2] or simply Church of Our Lady of the Assumption,[3] is a religious building located in the city of Bandar Seri Begawan,[4] [5] capital of the district of Brunei-Muara, in the center-north of the country and Asian sultanate of Brunei,[6] and the north end of the island of Borneo.

History

Before the church was built in 1957, a small chapel, a school, and a parsonage existed. A local Catholic, George Newn Ah Foott, donated the land where these structures were built. The new church replaced the chapel.[7]

The construction of the current church started in 1957 took 12 years to complete. The church was consecrated on Aug. 15, 1969, the feast of Assumption of Mother Mary. A painting of Mary Assumed into Heaven, just below a crucifix of Jesus, adorns the backdrop of the church’s main altar.

The church is the pro-cathedral or temporary cathedral of the ecclesiastical jurisdiction, follows the Roman or Latin rite and serves as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam (Vicariatus Apostolicus Bruneiensis) who obtained that status in 2004 by bull "Ad aptius consulendum" the Pope John Paul II.

It was under the pastoral responsibility of the Cardinal Cornelius Sim until 29 May 2021. It is the largest church in Brunei and is in the heart of the capital.

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References

4.895°N 114.9388°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Yu. Audrey. Catholics celebrate 50th anniversary of Church of Our Lady of Assumption. Today’s Catholic. 23 August 2019. 5 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. gcatholic.org.
  3. Book: The Europa World Year Book 2008. Maher. Joanne. FRANCIS. TAYLOR &. 2008-06-24. Taylor & Francis Group. 9781857434521. en.
  4. Book: Group, Taylor & Francis. Europa World Year. 2004-01-01. Taylor & Francis. 9781857432541. en.
  5. Book: Romana, Catholic Church Curia. Annuario pontificio. 2007-01-01. Tip. Vaticana. it.
  6. Book: Evangelizatione, Catholic Church Congregatio pro Gentium. Guida delle missioni cattoliche 2005. 2005-01-01. Pubblicata dalla Congregazione per l'Evangelizzazione dei Popoli. 9788840180830. it.
  7. Web site: List of Catholic Dioceses in Asia Catholic Directory UCA News . 2022-12-02 . www.ucanews.com.