Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Weetebula

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the central Catholic church in Weetebula on Sumba Island in East Nusa Tenggara. The building serves as the main seat of the diocese and features classical church architecture adapted to the region's religious context.

The diocese was originally founded in 1959 as an Apostolic Prefecture and gained full diocesan status in 1969. This transition marked the growing institutional development of the Catholic Church on the island.

The cathedral shows a mix of European church design and local Indonesian elements in its interior decoration. The space reflects how the Catholic community has integrated its faith with the island's religious traditions.

The building is located in the city of Tambolaka and serves as the administrative seat of the diocese. Visitors should prepare for the local culture and religious practices, as this is an active place of worship.

The cathedral administers a diocesan territory that covers the entire island of Sumba, spanning several thousand square kilometers. This large-scale responsibility makes it an important religious center for a scattered island population.

Location: Sumba Island

Address: H64J+4CG, Jl. Raja Yohanes Ngongo Bani, Wee Tobula, Kec. Loura, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya, Nusa Tenggara Tim., Indonesia

GPS coordinates: -9.44466,119.23098

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27