Cathedral Church

Cathedral Church is located at Jalan Katedral No. 7, Central Jakarta. The real name is Saint Mary Church and has been built 2 times in Gothic style. Cathedral I is situated at Weltervreden and baptized at February 1810 by Monsignour Nelissen and father of Saint Lodovicus. In 1826, this church was burned into ashes. Then Cathedral II was established on February 1830, baptized by Monsignour Prinsen in the name of Saint May.

The location is the same as Saint Mary Church at this present time. In 1882, added two towers in the front of the church. But again, the beautiful church became ruins on May 1890. In 1891, a new church was built “a Cathedral” but stopped on January 16, 1898 the construction was continued. On April 21, 1901 the church was officially opened with best oral of blessing by Bishop E. S. Luypen.

"Jakarta HERITAGE book (Jakarta City Government Tourism Office)"