Church of Christ the King, Sungai Petani

Church of Christ the King, Sungai Petani (11 August, 2015)


Church of Christ the King (GPS: 5.64981, 100.48966) is a Roman Catholic church in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The church is located along Jalan Kolam Air. It is next to St Theresa's Primary School, which was also established by the Roman Catholic mission.

The Church of Christ the King in Sungai Petani traces its history to the early part of the 20th century. The early converts were mostly Indian labourers working in the estates in the area. The first mass in Sungai Petani was said by Father Auve in 1915. It was held in a building across from the police station. The following year, Father Auve returned, not only to say mass, but also to look for a site to build a chapel.

Until a resident priest was appointed for Kedah, administration of the Catholic believers in the state was into two areas - Alor Setar and Sungai Petani coming under Father Louis Duvell of the Church of the Assumption in Penang, while the estates from Batu Belachan to Kelang Bharu under Father Auve of St Anthony's Church in Nibong Tebal.

A Catholic church building has been at Jalan Kolam Air from as early as 1934, when the area was under Father Riboud. The present church building dates to 1956, under Father L. Norris.

Church of Christ the King on Google Maps Street View

Church of Christ the King

Statue of Christ the King (11 August, 2015)

Contact

Church of Christ The King
115 Jalan Kolam Air
08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah
Phone: +60-4-421 2117

The Church of Christ the King is on the Map of Sungai Petani

References

List of Churches in Sungai Petani, Churches in Kedah and Churches in Malaysia

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