The Parish of Sto. Cristo and St. Anderw Kim Tae-gon, Catholic church in Bocaue, Philippines
Description
The Parish of Sto. Cristo and St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon is a Catholic church in Bocaue with traditional architectural design, colored glass windows, an ornate altar, and religious statues decorating the interior. The building was renovated with modern construction methods to serve the expanding congregation.
History
The parish was founded in 1959 and grew as a local Catholic community in the region. A sister church partnership established with a Korean congregation in the 1980s strengthened ties between the two nations.
Culture
The church preserves the memory of Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first Korean Catholic priest, through religious artworks and donations from Seoul that still shape the community today. Korean families gather here to mark important celebrations and traditions.
Practical
Visitors can enter the church during the week and attend regular mass services held throughout the day. It helps to check mass times in advance since schedules can vary.
Did you know?
The church building underwent a complete redesign around the year 2001 in a major renovation project. This modernization effort, called Project Pangarap, represented a turning point for the parish's growth.
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