02-05-2025
St George Church to build new complex starting this June as Catholic community in Sebauh grows
Bishop Ng (seated center) in a photocall priests and some attendees during the dinner event.
BINTULU (May 2): St George Church Sebauh will be constructing a new church building complex, expected to begin this June.
The announcement was made by Bishop Richard Ng of the Diocese of Miri during the St George Church Sebauh 50th Golden Jubilee Dinner, which drew around 700 parishioners and guests at Dinner World Restaurant here on Wednesday.
'This is great news for the people of Sebauh, who have long dreamed of a fully equipped, comfortable, and modern church in line with the times,' said Bishop Ng during the 50th anniversary of St George Church Sebauh celebration dinner on Wednesday.
He said the proposed new church building complex was in recognition of the growing number of the Catholic community over the years, especially among the Ibans, Orang Ulus, and other local ethnic groups.
'Since its establishment in 1975, from only 43 believers, it now has more than 12,000 baptised members in the Sebauh district,' he said.
He added that the new church complex will include not only a main worship hall but also residences for a priest and a catechist.
