Capuchin Archbishop Hieronymus Herculanus Bumbun was born in Menawai Tekam, Sekadau, on Aug. 5, 1937. He was ordained a priest on July 22, 1967, and appointed auxiliary bishop of Pontianak on Jan. 12, 1976. His episcopal ordination was on May 27, 1976. On Feb. 26, 1977, he was appointed Archbishop of Pontianak. His motto is "Amor non amatur" (to love rather than to be loved).
West Kalimantan, Indonesia Phone: +62 561-732382, 744050 Fax: +62 561-738785 Email: kap@pontianak.wasantara.net.id
Previous Ordinaries Tarcisius Henricus Josephus van Valenberg, OFM Cap. (1934-1957) Herculanus Joannes Maria van der Burgt, OFM Cap. (1957-1976)
B. Other Diocesan Officials
Vicar General:Father William Chang, OFM Cap Address: Jl. A.R. Hakim No.92A, P.O. BOX 1119, Pontianak 78001,
West Kalimantan, Indonesia Phone: +62 561-732382, 744050 Mobile phone: +62 8125710875 Fax: +62 561-738785 Email: kap@pontianak.wasantara.net.id
Secretary:Father Victorius Dwiardy, OFM Cap Address: Jl. A.R. Hakim No.92A, P.O. BOX 1119, Pontianak 78001,
West Kalimantan, Indonesia Phone: +62 561-732382, 744050 Mobile phone: +62 81382289777 Fax: +62 561-738785 Email: kap@pontianak.wasantara.net.id
Financial Adviser: Father Freddy Filthaut, OFM Cap Address: Jl. A.R. Hakim No.92A, P.O. BOX 1119, Pontianak 78001,
West Kalimantan, Indonesia Phone: +62 561-731280, 732382, 744050 Fax: +62 561-730916 Email: kap@pontianak.wasantara.net.id
Advisers
Father Barnabas Meriko, OFM Cap
Father Gabriel Yeri
Father Herbertus Hermes
Father William Chang, OFM Cap
Father Sony G. Wengkang, MSC
Father Paulus Pio, SVD
Father Haryono, CM
Father Ludwick, CDD
Father Lukas Ahon, CP
Father Petrus Rostandy, OFM Cap
Father Firminus Andjioe, OFM Cap
Father Freddy Filthaut, OFM Cap
Statistics
A. Catholic Population
As of December 2008, the number of baptized Catholics was 360,000, representing 8.57 percent of the total population of 4,200,000 people in West Kalimantan province. There are 23 parishes in the diocese.
People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 360,000, or 8.57%
Members of other Christian denominations (Protestants, approximate): 212,940, or 5 %
Followers of other religions (mostly Muslims): 1,557,709, or 36.5%
B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
Diocesan Priests: 13 Religious Priests: 65 (Indonesians: 62, foreigners: 3)
C. Religious Brothers, Sisters
Religious Brothers: 30 (Indonesians: 27, foreigners: 3) Religious Sisters: 200 (Indonesians: 198, foreigners: 2)
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Charitas ~ FCh
Passionist Sisters ~ CP
Korean Franciscan Sisterhood ~ KFS
Congregation of Augustinian Sisters ~ OSA
Congregation of Daughters of the Rosary Queen ~ PRR
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception ~ SFIC
Franciscan Mission Sisters of St. Anthony (Missie Zuzters Franciscanessen van de Heilige Antonius Asten) ~ SMFA
Secular Institutes
ALMA (Asociation of Institutes for Lay Missioners) sisters
Address: Jl. Wonoyoso I No.9 Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Phone: +62 561-732430, 749077
General Characteristics of the Diocese
Map of Pontianak Archdiocese
The 39,840 square-kilometer (21, 45 percent of West Kalimantan) Archdiocese of Pontianak covers seven districts, namely Pontianak, Kubu Raya, Kabupaten Pontianak, Singkawang, Sambas, Bengkayang dan Landak. It borders with South China Sea in the North and West, Sanggau diocese and East Malaysia in the East, and Java Sea and Ketapang diocese in the South.
Population
Catholics in the archdiocese consists of several ethnic backgrounds, such as: Dayak, Chinese, Javanese, Papuan, Toraja (people of South Sulawesi), and Timorese and Florinese (people of East Nusa Tenggara).
Brief History
The history of Catholicism began in 1313 when a Franciscan priest came to Singkawang, West Kalimantan. It was then widespread to all parts of West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan. In 1688, Jesuit priests arrived in Kalimantan and hence the number of Catholics was getting bigger. In 1692, Pope Innocent XII established the vicariate apostolic of Borneo. However, the mission did not work since the vicar apostolate was killed by indigenous people. As a result, the Gospel spreading activities were totally prohibited and hence Jesuit priests left Singkawang in 1897.
On Feb. 11, 1905, the Holy See established Apostolic Prefecture of Dutch Borneo, which was based in Singkawang. As its name suggests, it covered Borneo Island which was occupied by Dutch colonial. The prefecture then was entrusted to Capuchins. On April 10, 1905, Capuchin Father Pacificus Boss was appointed apostolic prefect and he, together with three priests and two brothers, moved to Singkawang on Nov. 30, 1905. At that time, Singkawang had already 150 Catholics.
In 1907, Capuchins opened their first mission station in Laham, East Kalimantan while Pontianak mission station was opened in 1909. The Apostolic Prefecture of Dutch Borneo was then based in Pontianak since it was considerably strategic.
Since the Church was broadly developed, the apostolic prefecture was elevated into the Apostolic Vicariate of Dutch Borneo on March 14, 1918 and Father Pacificius was chosen as vicar apostolic and ordained a bishop on Nov. 17, 1918.
On May 21, 1938, the Apostolic Vicariate of Pontianak was officially established. Capuchin Bishop Tarcisius Henricus Josephus van Valenberg succeeded Bishop Pacificius, who resigned as Vicar Apostolic of Pontianak, on Dec.10, 1934.
The Apostolic Vicariate of Pontianak was elevated into the archdiocese on Jan. 3, 1961 and Capuchin Bishop Herculanus Joannes Maria van der Burgt was appointed archbishop. He died on July 2, 1976. On Feb.26, 1977, Capuchin Bishop Hieronymus Herculanus Bumbun was appointed archbishop of Pontianak.
Its suffragan dioceses include Sanggau, Sintang, and Ketapang.
