Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Kanowit
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| Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Kanowit | |
|---|---|
 Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Kanowit | |
| 2°8′6.30933″N 112°10′21.10594″E / 2.1350859250°N 112.1725294278°E | |
| Location | Kanowit, Sibu Division, Sarawak |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Chapel |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Dedication | Sacred Heart |
| Architecture | |
| Years built | 1898 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sibu |
| Parish | St. Francis Xavier's Church, Kanowit |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | George Omuto, MHM (Parish priest) Ravi Pulagam, MHM (Assistant parish priest) |
Chapel of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic chapel in Kanowit, Sibu Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. The chapel is situated near Rajang River. Built in the end of 19th century, it is one of the oldest church built in the state and signifies as a symbol of presence of Catholicism among the Iban people. This chapel can accommodate up to 100 worshippers at a time.[1]
The Mill Hill Missionaries began its activities in Sarawak in 1881 and was led by Reverend Father Jackson, the Prefect Apostolic, who was also assisted by two or three missionaries working in British North Borneo. In 1898, the chapel by the Mill Hill Missionaries near an affluent of Rajang River.[2] This chapel was made of Bornean ironwood and serves as an outstation of Kanowit Parish.
Restoration
On 2021, Unit for Other Religions under the Sarawak state government has approved MYR500,000 for restoration project of this chapel as well as a construction of a school near the cemetery area.[3] The chapel was reopened on 22 February 2025 and was officiated by Bishop of Sibu, Joseph Hii.[4]