St. Francis Xavier's Church, Petaling Jaya
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St. Francis Xavier's Church is a Malaysian Roman Catholic parish situated on Jalan Gasing in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.[1] Opened in 1961 by the Bishop of Kuala Lumpur, Dominic Vendargon, it was only the second Catholic parish to open in Petaling Jaya, after the Church of the Assumption. St. Francis Xavier's is unique in that is in run wholly by Jesuits, the only such parish in Malaysia. The main Jesuit residence in Kuala Lumpur, Xavier Hall, is located on church grounds.
A hostel for Catholic students attending the nearby Universiti Malaya is also situated in the church compound. Adjoined to the church is the Catholic High School, a Chinese-medium school opened by missionaries but now no longer attached to the church.
As of 2013 the Parish Priest is Fr. Albert Tan, SJ. The Assistant Parish Priest is Fr. Alberto Irenaeus SJ.
On the 3 December 2011, the Church had its Golden Jubilee Celebration Dinner (50th year) and launched the Golden Jubilee Souvenir Book.[2]
The religious sacraments and ceremonies that take place in this Church are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharism, Reconciliation, The Anointing of the Sic, Holy Orders and Marriages. [3]
References
- ^ "Pizza bikes' big block". Malay Mail. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ Church of St Francis Xavier, P J, Malaysia
- ^ Flowers to St Francis Xavier's Church PJ
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