Lao Hukou Catholic Church Cultural Museum Introduction
The Lao Hukou Catholic Church was built in the 48th year of the Republic of China (1959) with the efforts of Father Manciang, an Italian priest. The main structure is a reinforced concrete building elevated on a small hill, featuring vertical dividing lines on the facade that enhance the church's sanctity and grandeur. Between the platform at the main entrance and the two staircases, a space resembling a niche has been ingeniously created to place a statue of the Virgin Mary, serving as the focal point of the church. As the old street declined, the church fell into a period of neglect, but after various efforts, the church agreed to change the purpose of the Lao Hukou Catholic Church and renovate it for reuse. In addition to the main building, the priest's residence has also been converted into a community center, which will further integrate the Lao Hukou Catholic Church with the surrounding areas of Lao Hukou and the old street.
