“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”
(Joshua 24:15)
Labuan, 29 April 2026 — Hearts were filled with joy and gratitude as the Catholic community in Labuan gathered for the consecration of their new church on 29 April 2026. The celebration marked the fulfilment of a long-held hope and reflected the deep faith and unity of God’s people.
The Consecration Mass was joyfully celebrated by Archbishop John Wong, together with Fr Thomas Madanan, Msgr. Nicholas Stephen, and Fr Cosmos Lee, Priests from the other diocese, the FSIC Sisters, and around 2,000 parishioners and guests joined the community on this memorable occasion.
Through the sacred rites of consecration—the anointing and incensation church—the new building was lovingly offered to God as a place of prayer, worship, and community life.
In his homily, Archbishop John Wong reminded the faithful that while the church stands as a beautiful structure, its true beauty lies in the people who gather as one Body in Christ.
The new church, with a seating capacity of up to 1,600 faithful, is the fruit of many years of sacrifice, prayer, and generous giving. Parishioners, volunteers, and benefactors worked tirelessly to see this dream realised. Though the journey involved significant time and financial commitment, every effort was made possible through trust in God and the shared generosity of the community.
Adding to its spiritual and artistic beauty, each stained glass window highlights a significant episode in the Bible, inviting the faithful to reflect on salvation history and deepening their prayer experience within the sacred space.
The consecration was not only the dedication of a building, but also a celebration of faith, perseverance, and hope. As the faithful worshipped together within the newly consecrated walls, there was a strong sense of thanksgiving for God’s blessings and a renewed commitment to serve the Church and one another.
The new church now stands as a spiritual home for the people of Labuan—a place where generations will gather to pray, celebrate the sacraments, and grow together in faith.
