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The Cathedral of St. Mary in Palembang plays an essential role as the
center of spiritual and social activities for the Catholic community in South
Sumatra. Since the beginning of the Catholic mission in 1921 by the Capuchin
Fathers and its continuation by the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in 1923,
the church has faced numerous challenges, particularly the lack of worship
facilities and the growing number of parishioners. The purpose of this study is
to explore the history of the establishment of St. Mary Parish, the process of
church construction, and the dynamics of community growth to the present day.
The main problems encountered in the early period were the absence of a
permanent place of worship and the increasing pastoral needs of the faithful.
The findings indicate that St. Mary Parish has developed rapidly alongside the
expansion of the congregation and the construction of a new church inaugurated
in 2023. In addition to serving as the center of the archdiocese, the cathedral
symbolizes unity, faith, and the spirit of service, while fostering the growth of
Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) as a means of strengthening the faith life at
the grassroots level.