APOSTOLIC VICARIATE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Bishops

Rt. Rev Cornelius Sim, DD
(Bishop, APOSTOLIC VICARIATE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM)

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Diocese Details
Churches & Parishes

1. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- KUALA BELAIT
  - St. John’s Primary & Secondary School
    
    Address
    P.O.Box 53, Kuala Belait,
    KA1189 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 333-4546
    Fax: (673) 333-4546
    
    Principal
    Dr Teh Keng Watt
- SERIA
  - St. Angela’s Primary & Secondary School
    
    Address
    P.O.Box 131 Seria,
    KB1190 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 322-2284
    Fax: (673) 322-2615
    
    Principal
    Ms. Chea Wann Chin
    Email: st.angelas.seria@gmail.com
    Website: www.stangelaschool.weebly.com
- BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
  - St. George’s Primary & Secondary School
    
    Address
    P.O.Box 2201, Bandar Seri Begawan
    BS8674, Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) -222-4458
    Fax: (673) 222-6910
    
    Principal
    Janidi Jingan
    Email: principal@stgeorges.edu.bn
    Website: www.stgeorges.edu.bn

2. LAY ASSOCIATIONS IN THE VICARIATE
- SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL (TWO CONFERENCES)
  - Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Two Conferences)
    
    1. Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    
    Address
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    2. St Louis De Marrillac
    
    Address
    c/o St John’s Church
    P.O. Box 1249,
    Kuala Belait,
    KA1189, Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 333-4207
    Fax: (673) 334-2817
    
    Objectives
    1. To work with the poor and disadvantaged people.
    2. To help the poor and needy regardless of race, creed or nationality respecting their dignity, sharing our blessings, hope and fatih and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny. SSVPseeks to respond to the call to bring the love of Christ to those in need:“I was hungry and you gave me food” (Matt 25).Vincentian true mercy and compassion is not merely about giving things but helping the person realise that there is a loving God and that he or she is also a lovely child of God.
    
    Spiritual Advisor
    Rev Robert Leong
    Email: frrobert@outlook.com
- LEGION OF MARY
  - Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BA8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    Objectives
    1. It is similar to the SSVP movement except that no funds or material things are involved;
    2. Contrary to SSVP works, Legionary work is confined to prayers, visitations - home bound or hospital, and any other activity in the sense of charity.
    
    Spiritual Advisor
    Bishop Cornelius Sim
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com

3. MEDIA APOSTOLATE / SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
- VICARIAL SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
  - Vicarial Social Communications Commission
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Immaculate Conception
    Lot 2469 No 49,
    Jalan Lorong 1 Barat
    P O Box 145,
    Seria KB1133
    Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 322-2304
    Fax: (673) 322-4225
    
    Ecclesiastical Asst
    Rev Robert Leong
    Email: frrobert@outlook.com

4. MINISTRIES OF SOCIAL CONCERNS
- VICARIAL MINISTRY FOR MISSION AND EVANGELISATION
  - Vicarial Mission and Evangelisation Commission
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BA8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    President
    Bishop Cornelius Sim
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com
    
    Migrant Workers Ministry
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BA8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    President
    Rev Arin Sugit
    Email: asugit@yahoo.com.sg

5. MINISTRIES OF PASTORAL CARE
- VICARIAL YOUTHS AND SINGLE ADULTS MINISTRY
  - Vicarial Youth Commission (Brunei Catholic Youth Council, BCYC)
    
    Address
    c/o St John’s Church
    Jalan Bunga Raya
    P.O.Box 1249,
    Kuala Belait,
    KA1189 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 333-4207
    Fax: (673) 334-2817
    
    Mission
    1. To organise functions and activities that involve the participation of the Catholic youths from all over the Vicariate;
    
    2. To coordinate or assist in functions / activities at the Vicariate level which are hosted by one or more of the constituent youth
    bodies;
    
    3. To regulate, assist or develop the structures, activities and wellbeing of the constituent youth bodies in the Vicariate as well as their governing committees.
    
    Eclesiastical Asst
    Rev Paul Shie
    Email: frpaulshie@gmail.com
- VICARIAL LITURGICAL MINISTRY
  - Vicarial Liturgical Commission
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Immaculate Conception
    Lot 2469, No. 49 Jalan Lorong 1 Barat
    P.O.Box 145,
    Seria KB1133 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 322-2304
    Fax: (673) 322-4225
    
    Objectives
    1. To co-ordinate the proper celebration, renewal and adaptation of the Roman ritual for local use;
    2. To set up and co-ordinate the proper functioning of liturgical ministries;
    3. To seek initiatives and encourage the use of appropriate liturgical music;
    4. To set and implement guidelines for an effective worship environment.
    
    Eclesiastical Asst:
    Rev Robert Leong
    Email: frrobert@outlook.com
- VICARIAL FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
  - Vicarial Family Life Commission
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    Objectives
    1. The main objective of the ministry is first to work under the direction of the Parish Priest and to assist him on the formulation and execution of various programmes and activities;
    2. To raise the consciousness and awareness of the parishioners at large on the sanctity of life from the womb to the tomb;
    3. Natural Family Planning, preparation for Baptism and Marriage, Marriage Enrichment, Pro-life exhibitions; celebrations of wedding anniversaries, family day and others;
    4. To foster an appreciation of the Christian family values in line with Christ’s teachings and the aspiration of the church
    under the guidance of the Holy Father.
    
    President
    Bishop Cornelius Sim, DD
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com
    
    Couples for Christ (CFC)
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    
    Objectives:
    1. Consolidate and strengthen the foundation of leaders and members through our pastoral formation programmes in CFC and its Family Ministries;
    2. Further strengthen the relationship and linkage with the clergy, religious and other parish groups through relevant joint programmes or activities;
    3. Strengthen the work of the Family and Social Ministries;
    4. Streamline the organisational structure for new leaders and for mission work outside Brunei;
    5. Raise up or support more full time pastoral workers, mission volunteers or trailblazers.
    
    Spiritual Advisor
    Bishop Cornelius Sim, DD and
    Rev Arin Sugit
- VICARIAL MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION
  - Vicarial Education Commission (Catholic Board of Education, CBE)
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    Objectives
    1. To control and manage all the Catholic Schools in Brunei Darussalam;
    2. To implement the Catholic Church’s mission to education;
    3. To inculcate Christian attitudes and values in every aspect of school life;
    4. To provide a conducive environment for growth and learning;
    5. To ensure a high quality and standard of education in all Catholic Schools;
    6. To provide the necessary funding for school projects and expansion programmes which the CBE deems expedient;
    7. To assess and evaluate the existing school curriculum and constantly strive to improve to meet the challenges of changing needs in society;
    8. To support the realisation of national goals and aspirations as may be directed by the Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam.
    
    Chairman
    Bishop Cornelius Sim, DD
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com
- VICARIAL CATECHETICAL MINISTRY
  - Vicarial Catechetical Commission
    
    Address
    c/o St John’s Church
    Jalan Bunga Raya
    P.O.Box 1249, Kuala Belait,
    KA1189,
    Brunei Darussalam
    Fax: (673) 334-2817
    Tel: (673) 333-4207
    
    Ecclesiastical Asst
    Rev Paul Shie
    Email: frpaulshie@gmail.com
- VICARIAL BIBLICAL MINISTRY
  - Vicarial Biblical Commission
    
    Address
    c/o Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    
    President
    Bishop Cornelius Sim, DD
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com

6. CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
- VICARIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE
  - Vicarial Finance Committee
    
    President
    Bishop Cornelius Sim, DD
    Rev Paul Shie
    Rev Robert Leong

1. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
- Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
  - Address
    No. 11, Jalan Kumbang Pasang,
    P O Box 527,
    Bandar Seri Begawan,
    BS8671 Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 222-2261
    Fax: (673) 223-8938
    Website: www.rcvbd.org
    
    Parish Priest
    Bishop Cornelius Sim
    Email: frcsim@gmail.com
    
    Asst Parish Priest
    Rev Arin Sugit
    Email: asugit@yahoo.com.sg
    
    Masses
    Saturday sunset. : 6.30 pm
    Sunday Masses : 7.30 am, 9.30 am & 5.30 pm
2. SERIA
- Church of Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception
  - Address
    Lot 2469. No. 49, Jalan Lorong 1 Barat
    P.O.Box 145, Seria KB1189
    Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 322-2304
    Fax:(673) 322-3364
    Website :www.rcvbd.org/cool
    
    Parish Priest
    Rev Robert Leong
    Email:frrobert@outlook.com
    
    Masses
    Sunday Masses : 8.00 am & 5.30 pm
3. KUALA BELAIT
- St John's Church
  - Address
    No. 26,Jalan Bunga Raya
    P.O.Box 143, Kuala Belait KA1531
    Brunei Darussalam
    Tel: (673) 333-4207
    Fax: (673) 334-2817
    
    Administrator
    Rev Paul Shie
    Email: frpaulshie@gmail.com
    
    Masses
    Sunday Masses : 7.00 am & 9.00 am, 6.30pm

Priests

1.Shie Paul
- Address:
  P.O. Box 143 Kuala Belait
  KA1531, Brunei Darussalam
  
  Ordinated: 1999-08-16
  Date Of Birth: 1959-02-09
  
  Telephone: (673) 3334207
  Fax: (673) 3342817
2.Leong Robert
- Address:
  P.O.Box 145, Seria,
  KB1190, Brunei Darussalam
  
  Ordinated: 2003-08-10
  Date Of Birth: 1960-05-01
  
  Telephone: (673) 3222304
  Fax: (673) 3223364
3.Sugit Arin
- Address:
  P O Box 527
  Bandar Seri Begawan,
  BS8671, Brunei Darussalam
  
  Ordinated: 2008-12-08
  Date Of Birth: 1972-11-28
  
  Telephone: (673) 2222261
  Fax: (673) 2238938
4.Leong, Robert
- Address:
  P. O. Box 145, Seria,
  KB1190, Brunei Darussalam
  
  Ordinated: 2003-08-10
  Date Of Birth: 1960-05-01
  
  Telephone: (673) 3222304
  Fax: (673) 3223364

STATISTICAL SUMMARY

Approximate total population : 417,200 (est.)
Estimated Catholic population : 18,000 est
Baptism : Infant (under 7 years) : 129
Adult : 76
Confirmation : 86
First Holy Communion : 144
Marriages : Between Catholics : 13
Between Catholics & Non-Catholics : 20
Edifices : Parishes : 3
Mission : 1
Bishop : 1
Religious Priest : 0
Diocesan Priests : 3
Transitional Deacon : 0
Religious Sister : 0
Seminarian : 1
Full time Catechist : 1

Remembrance January

Fr Kevin O'Dwyer S J (Age: 75)(23, 1987)
Fr Paul Vong (Age: 65)(24, 1972)
Fr Barnabas Gao (Age: 57)(24, 1982)
Fr Joao Baptista Alves Guterres (Age: 84)(24, 2000)

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