DENPASAR, Bali — As Bali embraces the festive spirit this holiday season, the island’s Catholic parishes have prepared special Mass schedules to welcome worshippers for Christmas and New Year services. For the international community—tourists and expatriates alike—planning to attend services, here are the detailed schedules for two of Bali’s most prominent churches: Denpasar Cathedral and St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kuta.
All service times are listed in Central Indonesia Time (WITA), which is the local time zone for Bali.
1. Denpasar Cathedral (Katedral Roh Kudus)
📍 Address: Jalan Katedral No. 9, Dangin Puri Kangin, Denpasar Utara, Denpasar, Bali 80236
The main cathedral in the capital offers a full schedule, especially for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
| Date | Service | Time (WITA) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Vigil Mass | 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Christmas Day Mass | 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 26 | Second Christmas Day Mass | 8:00 AM |
| Wed, Dec 31 | Year-End Mass | 6:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year’s Day Mass (Solemnity of Mary) | 8:00 AM, 6:00 PM |
2. St. Francis Xavier Parish, Kuta (Paroki St. Fransiskus Xaverius Kuta)
📍 Address: Jalan Kartika Plaza, Gang Puskesmas, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
This popular parish in the tourist hub of Kuta offers services in Bahasa Indonesia and English, along with a convenient live-streaming option for those unable to attend in person.
| Date | Service | Time (WITA) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Vigil Mass | 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM | – |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Christmas Day Mass | 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM in English / 10:00 AM Mass is Live-Streamed |
| Fri, Dec 26 | Second Christmas Day Mass | 9:30 AM | – |
| Wed, Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve Mass | 6:00 PM | – |
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year’s Day Mass | 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM in English |
Key Information for Attendees:
- Language: For international visitors and expatriates, the 6:00 PM Masses at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kuta on both Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan 1) will be celebrated in English.
- Online Participation: The Kuta parish will live-stream its 10:00 AM Christmas Day Mass (Dec 25). The service can be viewed on the “Komsos FX Kuta” YouTube channel.
- General Tips: As these are popular services, especially on Christmas Eve, it is advisable to arrive early to ensure seating. Dress respectfully for a place of worship, and consider local traffic conditions when planning your journey.
This Christmas, whether you are a long-term resident or a visitor to the Island of the Gods, these churches offer a sacred space to celebrate the season. The provision of English-language services and online streaming reflects the inclusive and adaptable spirit of Bali’s diverse community.
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