St. Joseph's Cathedral, Pontianak, Roman Catholic cathedral in Pontianak, Indonesia
St. Joseph's Cathedral is a house of worship in Pontianak that combines Roman, Middle Eastern, and European architectural features throughout its exterior and interior spaces. The building incorporates wooden structural details in its walls and features a tall bell tower at its front entrance.
The first church was founded in 1908 by Apostolic Prefect Pacificus Bos and received cathedral status in 1918. The current structure was completed in 2014, replacing the original building.
The cathedral incorporates Dayak decorative elements on its exterior walls while Chinese influences adorn the interior spaces alongside European classical designs.
The church is open to visitors during its regular hours, with daily services and regular masses held throughout the week. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and check when services are scheduled to avoid disrupting worship.
The building holds approximately 3,000 people and stands as one of the largest church structures in the Southeast Asia region. Its interior showcases a blend of local and international religious art traditions.
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