St. Joseph's Church, Shuzijiao

Yunlin Attractions

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The first Catholic church in Yunlin, Shuziqiao Catholic Church, is located on the southern bank of the Zhuoshui River. During the Guangxu period, the believers of the Shuziqiao settlement invited Father Joseph Golo from the Luocuo Catholic Church to preach here, renting a simple bamboo house as a temporary preaching place, marking the beginning of the church's establishment and the origin of Catholicism in Yunlin County.

Address:No. 167, Rao Ping Rd, Raoping Village, Chtong Township, Yunlin County

St. Joseph's Church, Shuzijiao Introduction

The first Catholic church in Yunlin, Shuzijiao Church, is located on the southern bank of the Zhuoshui River. During the Guangxu period, believers from the Shuzijiao settlement invited Father Gao Xilong from Luochu Church to preach here, renting a simple bamboo hut as a temporary preaching place, marking the beginning of the church's foundation and the spread of Catholicism in Yunlin County. Shuzijiao Church is the first Catholic church in the county, built during the Qing Dynasty under the Guangxu period, and was converted to a brick structure in the 19th year of the Republic of China. The octagonal roof has a distinctive charm. Photo 1: Shuzijiao Church, Photographer: Xue Yingqi. (Authorized photos, please do not reproduce)

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St. Joseph's Church, Shuzijiao Travel Information

Address:No. 167, Rao Ping Rd, Raoping Village, Chtong Township, Yunlin County


Parking Information:Parking is available at the square.


Tickets:Free


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