圣母无染原罪堂简介 

1. 基本概况与历史背景

• 地理位置： 位于马来西亚槟城的浮罗池滑（Pulau Tikus）。

• 历史地位： 该堂始建于19世纪，是槟城历史最悠久的天主教堂之一，不仅是宗教中心，也是该区域重要的历史文化遗产。

• 创建者与起源： 教堂由 Fr. John B. Pasqual 于 1811年 创立。其建立背景是为了安置从暹罗（现泰国）迁徙而来、逃避迫害的欧亚裔（Eurasian）天主教徒。

• 建筑演变： 教堂最初结构较小，随着社区发展，目前的教堂建筑落成于19世纪中后期，展现了典型的殖民时期宗教建筑风格。

2. 堂区服务与地理范围

• 服务区域： 该堂也被称为“Serani（欧亚裔）教堂”。其服务范围广泛，涵盖了哥拉威路（Kelawai Road）、丰盛园（Hong Seng Estate，低收入区）、辣椒园（Pepper Estate）、白云山（Mount Erskine）、丹绒武雅（Tg Bungah）直到直落巴巷（Teluk Bahang）渔村。

• 附属设施与小堂：

  • 管理哥拉威路天主教坟场（Kelawai Road Cemetery），并优先供该堂教友使用。

  • 在丰盛园（Hong Seng Estate）设有圣若瑟小堂（St. Joseph Chapel），每月举行一次弥撒。

• 关怀事工： 堂区给约100位行动不便（home bound）的人士送圣体。

3. 华文组现状与牧灵工作

• 教友人数： 堂区内约有80至100位华文教友。

• 发展转变： 2014年，为了牧灵需要，华文组与城市堂区合一。

• 持续活动： 虽然人数较少，但华文组凝聚力强，且在谢福华神父（第33任本堂神父，2010-2018）等神职人员的支持下，积极维持运作。目前保留的活动包括：

  • 设立联系站。

  • 第五个星期日举行华语弥撒。

  • 举行基基团（BEC）华语弥撒及农历新年弥撒。

  • 允许在本堂继续进行婚礼与葬礼。

  • 照顾年长的华文教友。

4. 使命感与精神

尽管面临人手不足和人数稀少的挑战，华文组依然坚持服务使命。他们深信天主的召叫不是为了安逸，而是为了皈依和使命，因此积极回应派遣，服务当地的华文教友。

圣髑简介

1. 圣安多尼 (St. Anthony of Padua)

• 背景： 1195年出生于葡萄牙里斯本，出身富裕家庭。

• 身份： 方济各会修士 (Franciscan Friar)、教会圣师 (Doctor of the Church)。

• 主保： 穷人的主保，以及寻获失物的主保。

• 事迹： 最初为奥斯定会修士，后加入方济各会，志在向穆斯林传教并殉道，但因健康原因未果。随后在意大利和法国教授神学，以杰出的讲道家著称。

• 瞻礼： 6月13日（1232年逝世并于同年封圣）,。

2. 圣女傅天娜 (St. Faustina Kowalska)

• 背景： 1905年出生于波兰。自幼热爱祈祷、服从且怜悯穷人。

• 身份： 仁慈圣母修女会修士。

• 使命： 耶稣选定她作为“上主慈悲” (Divine Mercy) 的使徒与秘书，旨在普传救主慈悲的伟大讯息。

• 封圣： 1938年因肺结核于克拉科夫逝世。2000年由教宗若望保禄二世封圣。

3. 圣雅各伯·沙丹 (St. Jacques Honore Chastan)

• 本地联系： 曾短暂担任浮罗池滑圣母无染原罪堂的本堂神父 (Parish Priest)。

• 背景： 1803年出生于法国，1827年加入巴黎外方传教会 (MEP)。

• 在槟经历： 根据资料，他于1928年（注：资料原文如此，疑为1828年之误）被任命为槟城大修院 (College General) 的教授，全职执教至1830年。

• 殉道： 1836年赴韩国传教。在当地教难期间受尽酷刑，最终于1839年在汉城（今首尔）附近被斩首殉道。

• 封圣： 1984年在首尔被追封圣品。

4. 圣若望保禄二世 (Pope St. John Paul II)

• 背景： 1920年出生于波兰。

• 任期： 1978年当选为圣伯多禄的继承人（教宗），在位26年。

• 贡献： 秉持基督基督徒合一 (Ecumenism) 的精神，致力改善天主教会与犹太教、伊斯兰教及东正教的关系。

• 封圣： 2005年回归主怀，2014年荣列圣品。

5. 圣多玛斯·阿奎那 (St. Thomas Aquinas)

• 背景： 1225年出生于意大利西西里王国的贵族家庭。

• 身份： 道明会 (Dominican) 神父修士、哲学家与神学家。

• 地位： 被公认为天主教会历史上最伟大的神学家与哲学家，受封为教会圣师。

• 封圣： 1274年逝世，1323年封圣。

其他圣人圣髑

• 圣女小德兰 (St. Theresa of Lisieux)

• 圣方济各·沙勿略 (St. Francis Xavier )

• 圣玛利亚·葛莱蒂 (St. Maria Goretti)

• 圣十字保禄 (St. Paul of the Cross )

• 圣痛苦圣母嘉俾额尔 (St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows )

• 圣卡洛·阿库蒂斯 (St. Carlo Acutis )

[English Version]

About Church of Immaculate Conception

1. General Overview and Historical Background

• Location: Situated in Pulau Tikus, Penang.

• Historical Significance: Founded in 1811 by Fr. John B. Pasqual, it is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Penang. It serves as a vital religious hub and a significant piece of historical heritage in the region.

• Origins: The parish was established by Eurasian (locally known as Serani) Catholics who fled persecution in Siam (now Thailand) at the beginning of the 19th century.

• Architectural Evolution: Originally a smaller structure, the current church building was completed in the mid-to-late 19th century, reflecting the colonial-era religious architectural style.

2. Parish Services and Geographical Coverage

• Territory: Known colloquially as the "Serani Church," its boundaries extend from Kelawai Road to Hong Seng Estate (a low-income area), Pepper Estate, Mount Erskine, and Tanjung Bungah, reaching as far as the Teluk Bahang fishing village.

• Facilities and Chapels:

  • Manages the Kelawai Road Catholic Cemetery, with priority given to IC parishioners.

  • Oversees St. Joseph Chapel in Hong Seng Estate, where Mass is celebrated once a month.

• Pastoral Care: The parish brings Holy Communion to approximately 100 homebound individuals.

3. The Chinese Apostolate

• Demographics: There are approximately 80 to 100 Chinese-speaking parishioners within the parish.

• Integration: In 2014, for pastoral needs, the Chinese Apostolate merged with the City Parish.

• Current Activities: Despite the small numbers, the Chinese-speaking community remains active under the support of the Parish Priest, including Fr. Michael Cheah (the 33rd Parish Priest, 2010–2018). Regular activities include:

  • Maintenance of a contact point for the community.

  • Mandarin Mass held on every 5th Sunday.

  • BEC (Basic Ecclesial Communities) Mandarin Masses and special Lunar New Year Masses.

  • Weddings and funerals continue to be conducted at the home parish.

  • Pastoral care and visitation for elderly Chinese-speaking parishioners.

4. Mission and Spirituality

Despite being a small group and facing manpower shortages, the Chinese Apostolate is characterized by strong cohesion. Driven by the conviction that "God calls us not for comfort, but for conversion and mission," they remain dedicated to responding to His sending to serve the local Chinese-speaking community.

Relic Descriptions

1. St. Anthony of Padua

• Background: Born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal, into a wealthy family.

• Identity: He was initially an Augustinian Monk before joining the Franciscan Order as a Friar. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church.

• Mission & Patronage: His initial aim was to preach to the Saracens (Muslims) and seek martyrdom, but he was unable to continue due to ill health. Instead, he became a great preacher and taught Theology in Italy and France. He is the Patron Saint for lost items and the Patron of the Poor.

• Commemoration: He died on June 13, 1232, and was buried in Padua, Italy. His Feast Day is June 13th.

2. St. Faustina Kowalska

• Background: Born in 1905 in Glogowice, Poland. From a young age, she was known for her love of prayer, obedience, and compassion for the poor.

• Identity: A Sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy.

• Mission: Jesus chose her to be the Apostle and “Secretary” of His Mercy. Her life's work was to proclaim the great message of Divine Mercy.

• Canonization: She died from tuberculosis in 1938 and was canonized on April 30, 2000, by Pope John Paul II.

3. St. Jacques Honore Chastan

• Local Connection: He served as the Parish Priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus, for a short time.

• Background: Born in 1803 in Southern France and ordained in 1826, he joined the Paris Foreign Mission Society (MEP) in 1827.

• Service in Penang: He was appointed as a Professor at the Penang College General in 1928 (likely 1828), where he taught full-time until December 1830.

• Martyrdom: He left for the Korean Missions in 1836. During a period of Christian persecution, he was imprisoned, tortured, and finally beheaded near Seoul in 1839. He was canonized in Seoul in 1984.

4. Pope St. John Paul II

• Background: Born in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland.

• Papacy: He was elected as the Successor of St. Peter on October 16, 1978, and served as Pontiff for 26 years.

• Legacy: He worked to improve the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the spirit of ecumenism.

• Canonization: He passed away on April 2, 2005, and was canonized on April 27, 2014.

5. St. Thomas Aquinas

• Background: Born in 1225 into a noble family in the Kingdom of Sicily, Italy.

• Identity: An Italian Dominican Friar-Priest, Philosopher, and Theologian.

• Status: He is considered the Catholic Church’s greatest theologian and philosopher and is honored as a Doctor of the Church.

• Canonization: He died on March 7, 1274, and was canonized on July 18, 1323.

Other Relic of Saints

• St Theresa of Lisieux

• St Francis xavier

• St Maria goretti

• St. Paul of the cross

• St gabriel of our lady of sorrows

• St. Carlo Acutis