
“WISMA ST.JOSEPH” is a journey of faith
Wisma St Joseph project comprises a new Cathedral, a Pastoral Center at it current location, Holy spirit chapel in Permyjaya, and the bishop’s residence at Tanjong Lobang.
About Wisma Saint Joseph Project
Vision
St Joseph’s Cathedral and its Pastoral Center are spiritually and physically the heart of the Catholic Diocese of Miri. The Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese and gives witness to our Risen Lord who is present there to shepherd and nourish his people. The Pastoral Center enable the Lord’s care to be made available to all people in Miri and the entire diocese.
Values
The design of the Cathedral which prominently features wood, steel and concrete is based on St Joseph the carpenter and workman and on the role of the society of St. Joseph for foreign missions – the Mill Hill Missionaries – played in establishing the diocese, in order to emphasize the missionary aspect of the faith.
The project consists of
- New St Joseph’s Cathedral
- New Church in Permyjaya
- Refurbishing the Bishop’s residence
List of facilities
- Cathedral with capacity for 2000
- Day chapel, adoration room, gallery
- Offices, meeting rooms, multi-purpose hall
- Canteen. grotto, gift shop, garden
- Priests’ residence
- Columbarium, funeral parlor
- Basement Car park