Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Johor Bahru

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a church located in Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The Cathedral itself is also situated in the heart of the most densely populated area in Johor Bahru, surrounded by housing estates such as Melodies Garden, Taman Sri Tebrau, Taman Pelangi, Century Garden, Taman Sentosa, Kebun Teh and Majidee Park.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Malay: Katedral Hati Kudus Yesus
The Cathedral's front entrance
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LocationJohor Bahru, Johor Bahru District, Johor
CountryMalaysia
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.shcjb.org
History
Dedicated1982
Administration
DioceseMelaka-Johor
Clergy
Bishop(s)Rt Rev Anthony Bernard Paul
Priest(s)Rev Fr Simon Yong Beng Kim SJ
Minister(s)Raymond Goh
Deacon(s)Gilbert James

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It was completed in 1982, officially dedicated on 19 February by Bishop Emeritus James Chan, in the presence of the then-Apostolic Delegate Archbishop Renato Martino (now Cardinal) and all the Bishops of the Conference of Bishops for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

At present, it has a seating capacity for approximately 700 parishioners per Mass compared to an estimated figure of 3500 parishioners attending the Cathedral. The 25th Dedication Anniversary of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was recently held on 18 February 2007 by Bishop Emeritus Paul Tan of the Melaka-Johor Diocese and in the presence of the then-Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Salvatore Pennachio. The theme for the celebration was "How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place".

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