St. Mary's Cathedral, Sandakan, Catholic cathedral in Sandakan, Malaysia.
The cathedral features a large nave design with white walls, high ceilings, and stained glass windows that illuminate the interior worship space.
Established in 1883 by Mill Hill missionaries, the original structure was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1952 under Father Anthony Mulders' direction.
The cathedral maintains strong connections with local education through its association with St. Mary's School, which opened as the first school in North Borneo.
The cathedral accommodates 1,500 worshippers and includes a front grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes built in 1987 for additional prayer space.
The elevation of St. Mary's Church to cathedral status in 2007 established the Diocese of Sandakan, which serves 59,435 Catholics across 43,657 square kilometers.
Location: Sandakan
Inception: 1952
GPS coordinates: 5.83997,118.11153
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:49
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