Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) is a church located at Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang, Malaysia. The current parish priest is Rev. Fr. Frederick Joseph . The Church celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2008 after the church building had undergone restoration. A new four storeys formation centre, named Wisma Lourdes, had been added to the church complex in order to meet the increasing number of students and classes needed for Sunday School. Wisma Lourdes also houses the parochial house.

The interior of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang.
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Klang
3.037327°N 101.444405°E / 3.037327; 101.444405 (Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Klang)
LocationJalan Tengku Kelana, Klang
CountryMalaysia
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitehttp://ollklang.org/
History
StatusActive
Architecture
Architectural typeGothic Revival
Years built1928[1]
Administration
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur
Clergy
Archbishop Most Reverend Julian Leow Beng Kim

Attractions
Glass panes believed to show the Virgin Mary image (left) and the face of Jesus (right).

Annual Feast Day

The annual Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day and Novena attracts thousands of Catholics pilgrimage to the church.[2]

Relic of St Maria Goretti

On 8 February 2015, a first-class relic of St Maria Goretti was placed by Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Julian Leow within the altar of the Church and witnessed by 1,300 faithfuls.[3][4]

Glass Panes Depicting the Virgin Mary Image

In 2012, two glass panes believed to show images of the Virgin Mary and the face of Jesus were moved to the Church from the Sime Darby Medical Centre in Subang Jaya.[5] The panes are available for viewing 7am to 10pm daily.[6]

References
  2. EDWARD RAJENDRA (4 February 2015). "Holy feast, prayers to draw thousands". The Star (Malaysia).
  3. FMT Reporters (9 February 2015). "Relic of St Maria Goretti now housed in Klang Church's altar". Free Malaysia Today.
  4. VANESSA EE-LYN GOMES (9 February 2015). "Rare placement of relic witnessed by thousands". Malay Mail.
  5. EILEEN NG (21 November 2012). "'Virgin Mary' glass panes moved to Klang". The Star Online.
  6. Ida Lim (20 November 2012). "Virgin Mary' window removed and given to Catholic Church". The Malaysia Insider.
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