Even though Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, there are Catholic churches in Jakarta for the faithful. I am sharing these churches to guide you especially when you want to do Visita Iglesia on a Holy Week.
Jakarta Cathedral (Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat ke Surga)
The Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, so it is named the Church of Our Lady of Assumption. In Bahasa Indonesia, it is Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat ke Surga. It is located right in front of the Masjid Istiqlal, the biggest mosque in Indonesia and South East Asia. These two religious structures symbolize Indonesia’s unity in diversity.
The neo-gothic Cathedral was inaugurated in 1901 but its history dates back to 1810 when the original cathedral was first inaugurated.
Address: Jl. Katedral No.7B, Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Website: http://www.katedraljakarta.or.id/index.php/gereja-katedral/
Saint Stephen Catholic Church, Cilandak
I just love the feeling on the grounds of this church. It gives off serenity because of the space and the green foliage surrounding it. The wooden facade gives it warmth, too.
Address: Jl. KH Muhasim Raya No.2, RW.6, Cilandak Bar., Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12430
Website: https://www.st-stefanus.or.id/
St. Theresia’s Church
St. Theresia has English Masses. Just check the website for the schedule. On Maundy Thursday, I came so early, the doors were still close. But there is a grotto where you can pray. It looks like Visita Iglesia is not being practiced here in Jakarta as I see no signs of Catholics doing it.
Address: Jl. Gereja Theresia No.2, RT.8/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
Website: https://www.gerejatheresia.org/
St. Peter Canisius College
The St. Canisius Chapel is inside Kolese Kanisius. It is a school for Middle School and High School students. The chapel is just right behind the school facade. You can’t miss it.
Mass in English is held every Thursday at 12:00 pm in the Chapel of Gonzaga Minor Seminary and every Sunday at 6:00pm.
Address: Jl. Menteng Raya No. 64 Jakarta 10340
St. Perawan Ratu (Holy Virgin Maria Church)
This church is very welcoming to English speakers. English mass schedule is every Sunday at 11 am.
Address: Jl Suryo No. 62 Jakarta 12180
St. Yohanes Bosco Parish
This is an open, welcoming parish.
And there is an Adoration Chapel! The only Adoration Chapel I’d been to is the Adoration Chapel in Jaro Cathedral in the Philippines. If you haven’t been inside an Adoration Chapel, you should go inside one. It is the most solemn experience you can have.
Then, I saw a Sacrarium beside the grotto. This is the first time I see one and I looked it up. A Sacrarium is a special sink used for the reverent disposal of sacred substances. This sink has a cover, a basin, and a special pipe and drain that empty directly into the earth, rather than into the sewer system” (USCCB, Built of Living Stones, 236).
Address: Jl. Taman Sunter Indah Blok A3, No.13-21 Sunter Jaya, Jakarta Utara 14350
Website: www.st-yohanesbosco.org
St. Andrew Kim Tae Gon Catholic Church, Kelapa Gading
Address: Puspa Gading Timur No.1, RT.5/RW.2, Pegangsaan Dua, Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14250, Indonesia
Website: http://yakobus.or.id/
Catholic Church Of Stella Maris Pluit
Address: Jl. Taman Pluit Permai Timur No.17, RT.7/RW.5, Pluit, Penjaringan, North Jakarta City, Jakarta 14450, Indonesia
Website: http://www.stellamarispluit.org/
Gereja Santo Paskalis Paroki Cempaka Putih
The Church of St. Paschal has a neat interior. Simple and straightforward, very pleasing to the eyes and the senses. It makes you focus on your prayers and your thoughts. The choir area makes every choir member equally stand out. All those microphones overhead will not allow you to go out of tune:-).
Address: Jl. Lt. Gen. Suprapto Kav. C1/23, Cempaka Putih Central Jakarta
Website: https://gerejapaskalis.or.id/
Regina Caeli Catholic Church
Address: Jl. Mediterania Boulevard, No.1, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Kapuk Muara, Kec. Penjaringan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14460, Indonesia
Website: https://www.reginacaeli.id/
St Laurensia Church
Address: Jl. Sutera Utama No. 2 Alam Sutera, Serpong, Kota Tangerang 15326
Website: www.santo-laurensius.org
Catholic Church of Saint Franciscus of Ascision
Address: Jl. H Ramli No. 24, Menteng Dalam, RT.005 RW.003, Tebet, South Jakarta
Website: http://parokitebet.id/
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So Glad to Know This 🥰 thanks for sharing Ms. Wendy, Grabe Ang Dami rin po pala talaga jang Catholic Churches at ang Gaganda pa .
Ang ganda ng catholic church sa jakarta ganda talaga dito magvisit
Christianity is all over to world. It’s cool to see that they have catholic churches in Jakart as well and I’m sure this list will prove helpful to those who still want to do bisita iglesia.
I started to understand how the church helps the people in the local community, especially if you are a migrant. It was great to know that Indonesia embraces the diversity of religions and has mutual respect for each other’s differences. What is the percentage of Catholics in Indonesia?
Visita Iglesia there must really be very interesting. Funny that I never knew what it was and that it was a custom on Holy Week to do that. That’s not a bad list, considering that Indonesia is primarily a muslim nation.
Madami dami din palang catholic churches dyan sa Jakarta. Perfect ito sa mag-bisita Iglesia sa Holy Week next year. 🙂
Oh madami din palang catholic churches diyan kahit muslim country sila. Hindi ka din pala magkakaproblem if want mo magsimba anytime.
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Beautiful blog 🙂 ngayun ko lng nalaman na marami rin pala catholic churches sa jakarta…. mabuti ito lalo pa nalalapit na ang holy week…
Nice to know Ms.wend
And Thanks for sharing
Watching this video of the Jakarta Cathedral fills me with awe and reverence. It’s a testament to the rich history and vibrant faith of Catholics in Jakarta. Looking forward to visiting this sacred place and experiencing its spiritual tranquility.
I didn’t realize there were so many Catholic churches in Jakarta! The Jakarta Cathedral is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this guide, it’s perfect for Catholics in the area during Holy Week.
Ang daming Catholic Churches Here In Jakarta Ms.wend
Saktong sakto talaga Puntahan this Holy week
Thanks for sharing Ms. Wendy. Napakagandaaaa