Rector: RM38 mln St Peter's Church completed, thanks to community and govt support
KUCHING (July 6): The official opening of the new St Peter's Church in Padungan last Saturday (June 28) marked the successful completion of a five-year project funded by RM38 million in combined contributions from parishioners, supporters, and the Sarawak government.
St Peter's Church Rector Rev Vincent Chin said of the total, RM35 million was raised through donations, pledges, and fundraising efforts from the community, while RM3 million was contributed by the Sarawak government through its Unit for Other Religions (Unifor).
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed, noting that the completion of the new church serves as a monumental milestone for the Catholic community in Kuching.
'This monumental undertaking was filled with challenges but our collective faith moved mountains.
'From humble pledges to major gifts, from fundraising efforts to tireless volunteer work, each contribution has built not only a church of bricks and stone, but a spiritual home anchored in hope, love, and unity,' he said in a statement.
Chin described the new church as an 'iconic house of worship' and a lasting legacy for generations to come.
'St Peter's now stands tall in the heart of Padungan, not just as an architectural landmark, but as a living testament to what a united faith community can achieve together.
'Thank you for believing in this mission and for leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come,' he said.
The grand opening of St Peter's Church was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on behalf of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
During the ceremony, Uggah also presented a RM1 million cheque from the Sarawak government through Unifor to support the St Peter's Church Development Fund, marking the final financial boost needed to complete the RM38 million construction of the new church.
The cheque was received by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Dato Dr Simon Poh and Chin. completioon lead project Rev Vincent Chin St Peter's Church
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