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Catholic Church in Brunei

Also known as: Brunéi (español), le Brunei (français), Brunei (Deutsch, Italiano, polski, Português), 汶萊(汶萊達魯薩蘭) (正體中文), ブルネイ (日本語), Bruneium (latine)

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Cultural Summary

Religions: Muslim (official) 78.8%, Christian 8.7%, Buddhist 7.8%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 4.7%

Languages: Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects

Ethnic Groups: Malay 65.7%, Chinese 10.3%, other 24%

Motto: Sentiasa berbuat kebajikan dangan petunjuk Allah (Arabic) (Always in service with God’s guidance)

Statistics (2021.12.31)

Area: 5,765 km²

Catholic Population: 17,000 Catholics (3.6% of 472,000 total)

Pastoral Centres: 3 parishes, 1 mission station (without resident priest)

Clergy: 3 priests (diocesan)

Non-Clergy: 1 major seminarian, 133 catechists