Catholic Church in Brunei
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The Catholic Church in Brunei Darussalam is a part of the worldwide
In the modern day, the Catholic Church has been said to play an "important role" in interreligious dialogue in Brunei.[7]
Early history
The first recorded Catholic missionaries arrived in Brunei in 1587, in the form of two
In 1929, the first church and mission school building to be physically located in the town of
In 1941, another mission was established in then Brunei Town, with a building constructed on donated land that included church, living quarters and school facilities; the school and church came under the titled name of St. George.[10] The resident priest was the principal.[10] During the Japanese occupation, the school and church facilities ceased to function for their originally designated purposes, and were partly utilized by Japanese forces; the mission continued after the closing of hostilities.[10]
In 1945, the Mill Hill Missionaries and the
Between 1959 and 1976, the Apostolic Vicariate of Miri-Brunei was formed, which eventually was raised to Diocese of Miri-Brunei.[8]
Elevation to distinct territory
On 21 November 1997,
"It is clear that in the borders of the state of Brunei the Catholic life has flourished to such an extent that it should become independent, I say ecclesiastical. [...] We, therefore, acting in the solemn office of the Supreme Shepherd of the whole flock of God, having that right jurisdiction, with the utmost exercise of our power do separate from the diocese of Miri that civil province which is called by the common name "Negara Brunei Darussalam", from which we therefore establish a new Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei…"
—Part of the apostolic constitution for the establishment of the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei. Translated from original Latin.[12]
On 20 October 2004, Pope John Paul II further elevated Brunei to the status of an apostolic vicariate; the wholly separate Brunei territory would now be shepherded by an apostolic vicar.[15]
"In order to better advise the work of evangelization in the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei, whose seat is in the city of Bandar Seri Begawan within the borders of Negara Brunei Darussalam, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, having considered the matter early and taking into account the favorable wishes of those concerned, decided that a new Apostolic Vicariate should be established there. We, therefore, who act in the most important office of Shepherd and Head of the Catholic Church, having approved such a decision, have raised the aforementioned Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei to the rank of Apostolic Vicariate with the same preserved name of Brunei..."
—Part of the apostolic constitution for the establishment of the Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei. Translated from original Latin.[15]
Pope John Paul II appointed Cornelius Sim as the first
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the vicariate introduced livestreaming of Mass for the faithful to participate in a virtual capacity during lockdown measures.[18][19]
See also
- Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam
- Religion in Brunei
- Christianity in Brunei
- Freedom of religion in Brunei
References
- ^ "Brunei Catholic Church: 'the periphery within the periphery'". Comboni Missionaries. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 7 August 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Catholic Church in Brunei".
- ^ "Church lives in smaller countries, says cardinal-elect of Brunei". 1999. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. XCI. 1999. p. 474. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Gomes, Robin (29 May 2021). "Pope praises 'generous service' of late Cardinal Sim of Brunei". Vatican News. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Brunei's first cardinal passes away at 69". The Scoop Brunei. May 2021. Archived from the original on 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Milestones of the Church in Brunei, Apostolic Vicariate in Brunei Darussalam, 29 January 2023, archived from the original on 6 December 2022, retrieved 29 January 2023
- ^ ProQuest 2176892200. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ a b c Our History - St. George's School, Brunei Darussalam, St George's School, Brunei Darussalam, 2 April 2011, archived from the original on 29 November 2022, retrieved 6 February 2023
- ^ a b c ST.ANGELA'S SCHOOL, BRUNEI, St Angela's School, Brunei Darussalam, retrieved 9 February 2023
- ^ a b "PRAEFECTURA APOSTOLICA BRUNEIENSIS CONSTITUITUR" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 November 1997. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b Mares, Courtney (29 May 2021). "Cardinal Cornelius Sim has died at age 69". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Foreign envoys pay last respect to Cardinal Cornelius Sim". Borneo Bulletin. June 2021. Archived from the original on 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b "IN BRUNEIO DARUSSALAM NOVUS CONDITUR VICARIATUS APOSTOLICUM BRUNEIENSIS" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 20 October 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Brunei bishop named one of 13 new cardinals". Borneo Bulletin. 27 October 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ Rozario, Rock Ronald (29 May 2021). "Brunei Cardinal Cornelius Sim dies after battling cancer". Hong Kong. Union of Catholic Asian News. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Live-streaming of mass amid coronavirus outbreak". Borneo Bulletin. 4 April 2020. Archived from the original on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "随着汶莱疫情蔓延". 汶萊 星洲日報 Sin Chew Daily Brunei. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2023.